Living in Afton, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Afton · Census data 2020–2024
Afton has 1,225 residents with a median age of 38.4. The median household income is $37,031 (57% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $115,600, the median rent is $800/month.
Afton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Afton at a glance
- Population
- 1,225
- Median age
- 38.4State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $37,031State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $115,600State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $800/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 59.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.6%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Afton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 73% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 57% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 15.5%; a poverty rate of 15.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Afton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Afton the median home value is $115,600, 65% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $800 per month, which is 33.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,429 a month in housing costs.
Afton median household income
The median household income in Afton is $37,031 and the income per person is $24,984. 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Afton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 550
- Owner-occupied
- 59.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 40.6%
- Vacant
- 9.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.45
Afton demographics
- Population
- 1,225
- Median age
- 38.4
- Under 18
- 25.2%
- 65 and older
- 17.5%
- Households
- 497
- Foreign-born
- 2.9%
- Veterans
- 8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Afton ›
Education in Afton
12.6% of adults 25 and older in Afton have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 4.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Afton
- Unemployment rate
- 15.5%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 7.2%
- Drive alone
- 71.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.9%
Afton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afton | 1,225 | $37,031 | $115,600 | $800 |
| Bainbridge | 1,181 | $58,452 | $124,200 | $723 |
| Sidney | 3,931 | $50,208 | $120,700 | $902 |
| Windsor | 1,128 | $72,794 | $138,800 | $600 |
| Guilford | 385 | $71,354 | $93,900 | — |
| Deposit | 1,424 | $48,214 | $118,500 | $717 |
| Unadilla | 1,419 | $65,972 | $110,800 | $924 |
| Greene | 1,567 | $57,386 | $154,100 | $690 |
| Oxford | 1,514 | $56,250 | $118,400 | $924 |
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What is the median household income in Afton, NY?
The median household income in Afton is $37,031, 57% 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 Afton?
The median home value in Afton is $115,600, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Afton?
The median gross rent in Afton is $800 per month, about 33.5% of household income.
Is Afton, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 73% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes. Minuses: median household income 57% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 15.5%; a poverty rate of 15.3%.
What is the median age in Afton?
The median age in Afton is 38.4 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Afton?
The average commute to work in Afton is 25 minutes; 7.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Afton?
The unemployment rate in Afton is 15.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Afton?
12.6% of adults in Afton 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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