Living in Andes, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Andes · Census data 2020–2024
Andes has 151 residents with a median age of 57.8. The median household income is $49,531 (42% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $208,000.
Andes is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Andes at a glance
- Population
- 151
- Median age
- 57.8State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $49,531State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $208,000State: $423,800
- Homeowners
- 83.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.8%
Is Andes a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 51% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 42% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 6.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Andes
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Andes the median home value is $208,000, 37% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 32.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,540 a month in housing costs.
Andes median household income
The median household income in Andes is $49,531 and the income per person is $44,757. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Andes: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 161
- Owner-occupied
- 83.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.1%
- Vacant
- 42.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1943
- Average household size
- 1.62
42.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Andes has many vacation and second homes.
Andes demographics
- Population
- 151
- Median age
- 57.8
- Under 18
- 10.6%
- 65 and older
- 37.7%
- Households
- 93
- Foreign-born
- 10.6%
- Veterans
- 1.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Andes ›
Education in Andes
25.8% of adults 25 and older in Andes have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 14.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Andes
- Unemployment rate
- 6.9%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- —State: 33 min
- Work from home
- 44.9%
- Drive alone
- 55.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.8%
Andes vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andes | 151 | $49,531 | $208,000 | — |
| Margaretville | 617 | $39,201 | $209,900 | $995 |
| Delhi | 3,136 | $57,586 | $195,700 | $866 |
| Bloomville | 289 | $87,917 | $187,500 | — |
| Fleischmanns | 148 | $101,667 | $281,300 | — |
| Downsville | 163 | $58,958 | $140,600 | — |
| Hobart | 409 | $85,208 | $160,500 | $728 |
| Pine Hill | 317 | $87,039 | $348,900 | — |
| Stamford | 1,053 | $43,716 | $178,600 | $824 |
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What is the median household income in Andes, NY?
The median household income in Andes is $49,531, 42% 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 Andes?
The median home value in Andes is $208,000, compared with $423,800 in New York.
Is Andes, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 51% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 42% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 6.9%.
What is the median age in Andes?
The median age in Andes is 57.8 years (New York: 39.8).
What is the unemployment rate in Andes?
The unemployment rate in Andes is 6.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Andes?
25.8% of adults in Andes 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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