Living in Alexander, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Alexander · Census data 2020–2024
Alexander has 404 residents with a median age of 40.4. The median household income is $91,750 (7% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $169,600, the median rent is $1,094/month.
Alexander is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Alexander at a glance
- Population
- 404
- Median age
- 40.4State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $91,750State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $169,600State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,094/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 75.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.2%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Alexander a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 7% higher than the New York median; home values 60% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 3.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Alexander
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Alexander the median home value is $169,600, 49% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,094 per month, which is 18.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,518 a month in housing costs.
Alexander median household income
The median household income in Alexander is $91,750 and the income per person is $38,763. 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Alexander: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 169
- Owner-occupied
- 75.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.9%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1951
- Average household size
- 2.39
Alexander demographics
- Population
- 404
- Median age
- 40.4
- Under 18
- 20.5%
- 65 and older
- 14.4%
- Households
- 169
- Foreign-born
- 1.5%
- Veterans
- 2.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Alexander ›
Education in Alexander
32.2% of adults 25 and older in Alexander have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 14.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Alexander
- Unemployment rate
- 3.3%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 6.9%
- Drive alone
- 74.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.3%
Alexander vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander | 404 | $91,750 | $169,600 | $1,094 |
| Attica | 2,028 | $62,340 | $157,400 | $829 |
| Batavia | 15,097 | $59,446 | $148,900 | $925 |
| Corfu | 695 | $76,250 | $161,700 | $800 |
| Wyoming | 414 | $75,500 | $136,500 | $794 |
| Oakfield | 1,659 | $69,500 | $150,800 | $783 |
| Alden | 2,633 | $70,541 | $213,500 | $945 |
| Pavilion | 751 | $86,649 | $151,300 | — |
| Warsaw | 3,048 | $55,406 | $105,100 | $940 |
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What is the median household income in Alexander, NY?
The median household income in Alexander is $91,750, 7% higher 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 Alexander?
The median home value in Alexander is $169,600, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Alexander?
The median gross rent in Alexander is $1,094 per month, about 18.6% of household income.
Is Alexander, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 7% higher than the New York median; home values 60% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 3.7%.
What is the median age in Alexander?
The median age in Alexander is 40.4 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Alexander?
The average commute to work in Alexander is 23 minutes; 6.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Alexander?
The unemployment rate in Alexander is 3.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Alexander?
32.2% of adults in Alexander 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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