Living in Bemus Point, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bemus Point · Census data 2020–2024
Bemus Point has 191 residents with a median age of 59.1. The median household income is $86,250 (about the same as the New York median), the median home value is $386,400, the median rent is $688/month.
Bemus Point is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Bemus Point at a glance
- Population
- 191
- Median age
- 59.1State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $86,250State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $386,400State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $688/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 73%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 53.5%
- Average commute
- 15 min
Is Bemus Point a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the New York median; home values 9% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes; a poverty rate of 11%.
Cons: Unemployment of 13%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Bemus Point
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bemus Point the median home value is $386,400, 16% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $688 per month, which is 13.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,571 a month in housing costs.
Bemus Point median household income
The median household income in Bemus Point is $86,250 and the income per person is $85,698. 11% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Bemus Point: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 235
- Owner-occupied
- 73%
- Renter-occupied
- 27%
- Vacant
- 57.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 1.91
57.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Bemus Point has many vacation and second homes.
Bemus Point demographics
- Population
- 191
- Median age
- 59.1
- Under 18
- 5.8%
- 65 and older
- 26.2%
- Households
- 100
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 3.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bemus Point ›
Education in Bemus Point
53.5% of adults 25 and older in Bemus Point have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 19.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bemus Point
- Unemployment rate
- 13%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 15 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 10.3%
- Drive alone
- 75.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 10.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 82%
Bemus Point vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bemus Point | 191 | $86,250 | $386,400 | $688 |
| Lakewood | 2,957 | $67,557 | $158,500 | $1,154 |
| Celoron | 1,397 | $51,964 | $92,700 | $917 |
| Jamestown West | 2,424 | $54,250 | $146,000 | $892 |
| Panama | 451 | $60,865 | $105,400 | $785 |
| Mayville | 1,268 | $68,611 | $161,400 | $631 |
| Jamestown | 28,188 | $43,523 | $87,700 | $759 |
| Sinclairville | 557 | $48,214 | $107,300 | $486 |
| Falconer | 2,149 | $60,056 | $98,400 | $745 |
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What is the median household income in Bemus Point, NY?
The median household income in Bemus Point is $86,250, about the same as 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 Bemus Point?
The median home value in Bemus Point is $386,400, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Bemus Point?
The median gross rent in Bemus Point is $688 per month, about 13.4% of household income.
Is Bemus Point, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the New York median; home values 9% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes; a poverty rate of 11%. Minuses: unemployment of 13%.
What is the median age in Bemus Point?
The median age in Bemus Point is 59.1 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Bemus Point?
The average commute to work in Bemus Point is 15 minutes; 10.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bemus Point?
The unemployment rate in Bemus Point is 13% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bemus Point?
53.5% of adults in Bemus Point 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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