Living in Apalachin, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Apalachin · Census data 2020–2024
Apalachin has 2,553 residents with a median age of 43.1. The median household income is $81,337 (5% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $179,900, the median rent is $1,078/month.
Apalachin at a glance
- Population
- 2,553
- Median age
- 43.1State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $81,337State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $179,900State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,078/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 73.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Apalachin a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 58% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 13.6%.
Cons: Median household income 5% lower than the New York median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Apalachin
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Apalachin the median home value is $179,900, 46% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,078 per month, which is 22.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,797 a month in housing costs.
Apalachin median household income
The median household income in Apalachin is $81,337 and the income per person is $50,030. 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Apalachin: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,124
- Owner-occupied
- 73.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.8%
- Vacant
- 4.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 2.29
Apalachin demographics
- Population
- 2,553
- Median age
- 43.1
- Under 18
- 17.6%
- 65 and older
- 17.8%
- Households
- 1,073
- Foreign-born
- 6.1%
- Veterans
- 6.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Apalachin ›
Education in Apalachin
36% of adults 25 and older in Apalachin have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 10.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Apalachin
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 14.2%
- Drive alone
- 69.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 8.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.8%
Apalachin vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apalachin | 2,553 | $81,337 | $179,900 | $1,078 |
| Crest View Heights | 1,852 | $167,083 | $224,300 | — |
| Tioga Terrace | 2,057 | $131,817 | $233,400 | — |
| Endicott | 13,387 | $47,290 | $121,800 | $853 |
| Little Meadows | 239 | $57,500 | $185,400 | $930 |
| Owego | 3,912 | $60,139 | $147,300 | $901 |
| Warren | 903 | $70,625 | $236,900 | $969 |
| Endwell | 11,546 | $82,726 | $173,300 | $919 |
| Apolacon | 319 | $77,500 | $315,400 | — |
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What is the median household income in Apalachin, NY?
The median household income in Apalachin is $81,337, 5% 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 Apalachin?
The median home value in Apalachin is $179,900, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Apalachin?
The median gross rent in Apalachin is $1,078 per month, about 22.5% of household income.
Is Apalachin, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 58% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 13.6%. Minuses: median household income 5% lower than the New York median.
What is the median age in Apalachin?
The median age in Apalachin is 43.1 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Apalachin?
The average commute to work in Apalachin is 16 minutes; 14.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Apalachin?
The unemployment rate in Apalachin is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Apalachin?
36% of adults in Apalachin 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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