Living in Attica, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Attica · Census data 2020–2024
Attica has 2,028 residents with a median age of 40. The median household income is $62,340 (27% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $157,400, the median rent is $829/month.
Attica at a glance
- Population
- 2,028
- Median age
- 40State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $62,340State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $157,400State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $829/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 62%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Attica a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 63% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 11%.
Cons: Median household income 27% lower than the New York median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Attica
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Attica the median home value is $157,400, 53% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $829 per month, which is 27.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,293 a month in housing costs.
Attica median household income
The median household income in Attica is $62,340 and the income per person is $39,303. 11% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Attica: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,101
- Owner-occupied
- 62%
- Renter-occupied
- 38%
- Vacant
- 8.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.01
Attica demographics
- Population
- 2,028
- Median age
- 40
- Under 18
- 20.8%
- 65 and older
- 20.2%
- Households
- 1,009
- Foreign-born
- 2.3%
- Veterans
- 7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Attica ›
Education in Attica
26% of adults 25 and older in Attica have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 12.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Attica
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 7.6%
- Drive alone
- 78.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.9%
Attica vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attica | 2,028 | $62,340 | $157,400 | $829 |
| Alexander | 404 | $91,750 | $169,600 | $1,094 |
| Corfu | 695 | $76,250 | $161,700 | $800 |
| Wyoming | 414 | $75,500 | $136,500 | $794 |
| Batavia | 15,097 | $59,446 | $148,900 | $925 |
| Warsaw | 3,048 | $55,406 | $105,100 | $940 |
| Alden | 2,633 | $70,541 | $213,500 | $945 |
| Pavilion | 751 | $86,649 | $151,300 | — |
| Strykersville | 665 | $74,615 | $185,700 | $858 |
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What is the median household income in Attica, NY?
The median household income in Attica is $62,340, 27% 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 Attica?
The median home value in Attica is $157,400, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Attica?
The median gross rent in Attica is $829 per month, about 27.7% of household income.
Is Attica, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 63% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 11%. Minuses: median household income 27% lower than the New York median.
What is the median age in Attica?
The median age in Attica is 40 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Attica?
The average commute to work in Attica is 22 minutes; 7.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Attica?
The unemployment rate in Attica is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Attica?
26% of adults in Attica 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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