Living in Addison, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Addison · Census data 2020–2024
Addison has 1,688 residents with a median age of 36.8. The median household income is $55,921 (35% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $97,300, the median rent is $716/month.
Addison at a glance
- Population
- 1,688
- Median age
- 36.8State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $55,921State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $97,300State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $716/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 77.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.2%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Addison a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 77% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 35% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 8.5%; a poverty rate of 17.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Addison
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Addison the median home value is $97,300, 71% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $716 per month, which is 22.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,290 a month in housing costs.
Addison median household income
The median household income in Addison is $55,921 and the income per person is $27,061. 17.8% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Addison: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 751
- Owner-occupied
- 77.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.3%
- Vacant
- 14%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.61
Addison demographics
- Population
- 1,688
- Median age
- 36.8
- Under 18
- 25.4%
- 65 and older
- 15.1%
- Households
- 646
- Foreign-born
- 1.1%
- Veterans
- 6.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Addison ›
Education in Addison
17.2% of adults 25 and older in Addison have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 8.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Addison
- Unemployment rate
- 8.5%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 3.7%
- Drive alone
- 72%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 7.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 87%
Addison vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addison | 1,688 | $55,921 | $97,300 | $716 |
| Gang Mills | 4,177 | $108,194 | $308,400 | $1,474 |
| Painted Post | 1,824 | $62,891 | $155,900 | $839 |
| Riverside | 624 | $88,750 | $119,500 | $1,021 |
| Campbell | 800 | $45,313 | $99,900 | $866 |
| Elkland | 1,588 | $54,531 | $159,400 | $833 |
| Lawrenceville | 707 | $72,708 | $130,600 | $925 |
| Corning | 10,643 | $61,760 | $158,400 | $1,014 |
| Nelson | 566 | $82,813 | $180,200 | $329 |
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What is the median household income in Addison, NY?
The median household income in Addison is $55,921, 35% 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 Addison?
The median home value in Addison is $97,300, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Addison?
The median gross rent in Addison is $716 per month, about 22.1% of household income.
Is Addison, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 77% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 35% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 8.5%; a poverty rate of 17.8%.
What is the median age in Addison?
The median age in Addison is 36.8 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Addison?
The average commute to work in Addison is 21 minutes; 3.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Addison?
The unemployment rate in Addison is 8.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Addison?
17.2% of adults in Addison 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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