Living in Adams, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Adams · Census data 2020–2024
Adams has 1,531 residents with a median age of 41.2. The median household income is $64,432 (25% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $192,400, the median rent is $900/month.
Adams at a glance
- Population
- 1,531
- Median age
- 41.2State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $64,432State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $192,400State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $900/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 59.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.4%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Adams a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 1.6%; a poverty rate of 8.9%.
Cons: Median household income 25% lower than the New York median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Adams
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Adams the median home value is $192,400, 42% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $900 per month, which is 27.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,689 a month in housing costs.
Adams median household income
The median household income in Adams is $64,432 and the income per person is $37,143. 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Adams: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 766
- Owner-occupied
- 59.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 40.4%
- Vacant
- 12.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1949
- Average household size
- 2.27
Adams demographics
- Population
- 1,531
- Median age
- 41.2
- Under 18
- 23.6%
- 65 and older
- 22.2%
- Households
- 671
- Foreign-born
- 1.4%
- Veterans
- 11%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Adams ›
Education in Adams
31.4% of adults 25 and older in Adams have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 17.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Adams
- Unemployment rate
- 1.6%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 13%
- Drive alone
- 77.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.2%
Adams vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams | 1,531 | $64,432 | $192,400 | $900 |
| Adams Center | 1,075 | $87,727 | $178,100 | — |
| Belleville | 220 | $70,278 | $160,400 | — |
| Rodman | 220 | $57,188 | $99,200 | $1,125 |
| Pierrepont Manor | 425 | $83,324 | — | — |
| Mannsville | 417 | $83,125 | $175,000 | $1,075 |
| Ellisburg | 150 | $85,625 | $168,800 | $905 |
| Henderson | 207 | $61,771 | $118,200 | $947 |
| Sackets Harbor | 1,490 | $77,043 | $234,900 | $1,343 |
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What is the median household income in Adams, NY?
The median household income in Adams is $64,432, 25% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Adams?
The median home value in Adams is $192,400, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Adams?
The median gross rent in Adams is $900 per month, about 27.2% of household income.
Is Adams, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 1.6%; a poverty rate of 8.9%. Minuses: median household income 25% lower than the New York median.
What is the median age in Adams?
The median age in Adams is 41.2 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Adams?
The average commute to work in Adams is 27 minutes; 13% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Adams?
The unemployment rate in Adams is 1.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Adams?
31.4% of adults in Adams have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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