Living in Arkport, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Arkport · Census data 2020–2024
Arkport has 897 residents with a median age of 34.2. The median household income is $74,250 (14% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $125,600, the median rent is $927/month.
Arkport is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Arkport at a glance
- Population
- 897
- Median age
- 34.2State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $74,250State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $125,600State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $927/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 77.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.7%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Arkport a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 70% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 1.5%; a poverty rate of 13.6%.
Cons: Median household income 14% lower than the New York median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Arkport
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Arkport the median home value is $125,600, 62% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $927 per month, which is 28.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,315 a month in housing costs.
Arkport median household income
The median household income in Arkport is $74,250 and the income per person is $32,270. 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Arkport: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 355
- Owner-occupied
- 77.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.4%
- Vacant
- 6.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 2.71
Arkport demographics
- Population
- 897
- Median age
- 34.2
- Under 18
- 29.7%
- 65 and older
- 17.2%
- Households
- 331
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 7.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Arkport ›
Education in Arkport
27.7% of adults 25 and older in Arkport have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 7.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Arkport
- Unemployment rate
- 1.5%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 3.5%
- Drive alone
- 83.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 6.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.4%
Arkport vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkport | 897 | $74,250 | $125,600 | $927 |
| North Hornell | 1,043 | $78,750 | $161,700 | $684 |
| Hornell | 8,152 | $47,385 | $94,500 | $784 |
| Almond | 368 | $57,083 | $90,400 | $1,075 |
| Canaseraga | 422 | $70,208 | $68,100 | $908 |
| Canisteo | 2,085 | $53,558 | $111,000 | $795 |
| Alfred | 4,819 | $40,625 | $170,800 | $899 |
| Dansville | 4,653 | $57,329 | $118,600 | $906 |
| Cumminsville | 132 | $82,396 | $96,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in Arkport, NY?
The median household income in Arkport is $74,250, 14% 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 Arkport?
The median home value in Arkport is $125,600, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Arkport?
The median gross rent in Arkport is $927 per month, about 28.7% of household income.
Is Arkport, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 70% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 1.5%; a poverty rate of 13.6%. Minuses: median household income 14% lower than the New York median.
What is the median age in Arkport?
The median age in Arkport is 34.2 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Arkport?
The average commute to work in Arkport is 20 minutes; 3.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Arkport?
The unemployment rate in Arkport is 1.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Arkport?
27.7% of adults in Arkport 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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