Living in Alexandria Bay, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Alexandria Bay · Census data 2020–2024
Alexandria Bay has 1,212 residents with a median age of 58.8. The median household income is $55,048 (36% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $154,100, the median rent is $625/month.
Alexandria Bay is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Alexandria Bay at a glance
- Population
- 1,212
- Median age
- 58.8State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $55,048State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $154,100State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $625/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 56.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.9%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Alexandria Bay a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 64% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.8%.
Cons: Median household income 36% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 11.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Alexandria Bay
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Alexandria Bay the median home value is $154,100, 54% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $625 per month, which is 26.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,259 a month in housing costs.
Alexandria Bay median household income
The median household income in Alexandria Bay is $55,048 and the income per person is $42,190. 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Alexandria Bay: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 936
- Owner-occupied
- 56.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 43.9%
- Vacant
- 29.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1949
- Average household size
- 1.80
Alexandria Bay demographics
- Population
- 1,212
- Median age
- 58.8
- Under 18
- 16.8%
- 65 and older
- 35.1%
- Households
- 661
- Foreign-born
- 5.7%
- Veterans
- 18.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Alexandria Bay ›
Education in Alexandria Bay
25.9% of adults 25 and older in Alexandria Bay have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 14.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Alexandria Bay
- Unemployment rate
- 11.9%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 13.7%
- Drive alone
- 68.8%
- Public transit
- 1%
- Walk to work
- 16.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 74.4%
Alexandria Bay vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria Bay | 1,212 | $55,048 | $154,100 | $625 |
| Plessis | 176 | $155,053 | $152,100 | — |
| Thousand Island Park | 222 | $190,250 | $376,600 | — |
| Redwood | 371 | $109,643 | $183,000 | $1,556 |
| La Fargeville | 512 | $61,250 | $307,100 | $750 |
| Theresa | 945 | $58,583 | $164,900 | $946 |
| Clayton | 1,661 | $60,573 | $231,800 | $1,071 |
| Hammond | 320 | $56,917 | $81,900 | $796 |
| Philadelphia | 821 | $69,732 | $160,400 | $850 |
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What is the median household income in Alexandria Bay, NY?
The median household income in Alexandria Bay is $55,048, 36% 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 Alexandria Bay?
The median home value in Alexandria Bay is $154,100, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Alexandria Bay?
The median gross rent in Alexandria Bay is $625 per month, about 26.3% of household income.
Is Alexandria Bay, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 64% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.8%. Minuses: median household income 36% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 11.9%.
What is the median age in Alexandria Bay?
The median age in Alexandria Bay is 58.8 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Alexandria Bay?
The average commute to work in Alexandria Bay is 16 minutes; 13.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Alexandria Bay?
The unemployment rate in Alexandria Bay is 11.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Alexandria Bay?
25.9% of adults in Alexandria Bay 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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