Living in Akwesasne, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Akwesasne · Census data 2020–2024
Akwesasne has 4,089 residents with a median age of 38.5. The median household income is $51,868 (40% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $177,800, the median rent is $979/month.
Akwesasne at a glance
- Population
- 4,089
- Median age
- 38.5State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $51,868State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $177,800State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $979/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 68.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.5%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Akwesasne a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 58% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 40% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 9.3%; a poverty rate of 32%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Akwesasne
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Akwesasne the median home value is $177,800, 47% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $979 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,664 a month in housing costs.
Akwesasne median household income
The median household income in Akwesasne is $51,868 and the income per person is $20,517. 32% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Akwesasne: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,549
- Owner-occupied
- 68.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.8%
- Vacant
- 2.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1995
- Average household size
- 2.64
Akwesasne demographics
- Population
- 4,089
- Median age
- 38.5
- Under 18
- 25.2%
- 65 and older
- 16.8%
- Households
- 1,512
- Foreign-born
- 14.5%
- Veterans
- 3.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Akwesasne ›
Education in Akwesasne
25.5% of adults 25 and older in Akwesasne have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 9.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Akwesasne
- Unemployment rate
- 9.3%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 7.5%
- Drive alone
- 71.4%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 88%
Akwesasne vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akwesasne | 4,089 | $51,868 | $177,800 | $979 |
| Fort Covington | 1,041 | $68,750 | $112,500 | $547 |
| Massena | 10,238 | $51,458 | $94,400 | $722 |
| Brushton | 504 | $54,635 | $111,200 | $673 |
| Brasher Falls | 776 | $52,868 | $98,000 | $416 |
| Winthrop | 530 | $138,231 | $119,900 | — |
| Norfolk | 1,204 | $59,491 | $88,700 | $784 |
| Malone | 5,429 | $60,548 | $107,600 | $839 |
| St. Regis Falls | 316 | $55,625 | $102,600 | $682 |
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What is the median household income in Akwesasne, NY?
The median household income in Akwesasne is $51,868, 40% 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 Akwesasne?
The median home value in Akwesasne is $177,800, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Akwesasne?
The median gross rent in Akwesasne is $979 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Akwesasne, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 58% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes. Minuses: median household income 40% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 9.3%; a poverty rate of 32%.
What is the median age in Akwesasne?
The median age in Akwesasne is 38.5 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Akwesasne?
The average commute to work in Akwesasne is 23 minutes; 7.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Akwesasne?
The unemployment rate in Akwesasne is 9.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Akwesasne?
25.5% of adults in Akwesasne 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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