Living in Almond, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Almond · Census data 2020–2024
Almond has 368 residents with a median age of 40.3. The median household income is $57,083 (34% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $90,400, the median rent is $1,075/month.
Almond is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Almond at a glance
- Population
- 368
- Median age
- 40.3State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $57,083State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $90,400State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,075/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 83.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.9%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Almond a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 79% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%.
Cons: Median household income 34% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 19.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Almond
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Almond the median home value is $90,400, 73% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,075 per month, which is 33.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,257 a month in housing costs.
Almond median household income
The median household income in Almond is $57,083 and the income per person is $35,518. 19.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Almond: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 186
- Owner-occupied
- 83.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.8%
- Vacant
- 23.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.52
Almond demographics
- Population
- 368
- Median age
- 40.3
- Under 18
- 23.4%
- 65 and older
- 22.6%
- Households
- 143
- Foreign-born
- 1.6%
- Veterans
- 9.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Almond ›
Education in Almond
27.9% of adults 25 and older in Almond have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 14.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Almond
- Unemployment rate
- 4.5%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 4.8%
- Drive alone
- 75.3%
- Public transit
- 0.7%
- Walk to work
- 10.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.4%
Almond vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almond | 368 | $57,083 | $90,400 | $1,075 |
| Hornell | 8,152 | $47,385 | $94,500 | $784 |
| North Hornell | 1,043 | $78,750 | $161,700 | $684 |
| Alfred | 4,819 | $40,625 | $170,800 | $899 |
| Arkport | 897 | $74,250 | $125,600 | $927 |
| Canisteo | 2,085 | $53,558 | $111,000 | $795 |
| Canaseraga | 422 | $70,208 | $68,100 | $908 |
| Andover | 915 | $66,136 | $72,000 | $689 |
| Angelica | 605 | $59,167 | $81,200 | $600 |
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What is the median household income in Almond, NY?
The median household income in Almond is $57,083, 34% 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 Almond?
The median home value in Almond is $90,400, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Almond?
The median gross rent in Almond is $1,075 per month, about 33.8% of household income.
Is Almond, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 79% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%. Minuses: median household income 34% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 19.9%.
What is the median age in Almond?
The median age in Almond is 40.3 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Almond?
The average commute to work in Almond is 20 minutes; 4.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Almond?
The unemployment rate in Almond is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Almond?
27.9% of adults in Almond 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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