Living in Big Flats, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Big Flats · Census data 2020–2024
Big Flats has 5,651 residents with a median age of 43.7. The median household income is $89,286 (4% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $224,400, the median rent is $1,381/month.
Big Flats at a glance
- Population
- 5,651
- Median age
- 43.7State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $89,286State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $224,400State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,381/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 78.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 56.2%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Big Flats a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 4% higher than the New York median; home values 47% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 2.2%; a poverty rate of 4.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Big Flats
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Big Flats the median home value is $224,400, 33% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,381 per month, which is 27.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,852 a month in housing costs.
Big Flats median household income
The median household income in Big Flats is $89,286 and the income per person is $57,406. 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Big Flats: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,611
- Owner-occupied
- 78.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.4%
- Vacant
- 0.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.15
Big Flats demographics
- Population
- 5,651
- Median age
- 43.7
- Under 18
- 22.5%
- 65 and older
- 25.4%
- Households
- 2,594
- Foreign-born
- 10.5%
- Veterans
- 12.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Big Flats ›
Education in Big Flats
56.2% of adults 25 and older in Big Flats have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 31.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Big Flats
- Unemployment rate
- 2.2%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 16%
- Drive alone
- 79.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.9%
Big Flats vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Flats | 5,651 | $89,286 | $224,400 | $1,381 |
| Horseheads | 6,449 | $61,223 | $141,400 | $1,181 |
| Elmira Heights | 4,110 | $58,125 | $104,800 | $851 |
| Horseheads North | 2,676 | $90,481 | $210,600 | $1,323 |
| West Elmira | 4,750 | $111,417 | $198,300 | $1,221 |
| South Corning | 1,132 | $58,750 | $124,600 | $1,310 |
| Elmira | 26,257 | $43,120 | $93,000 | $909 |
| Corning | 10,643 | $61,760 | $158,400 | $1,014 |
| Millport | 243 | $45,500 | $103,800 | $1,833 |
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What is the median household income in Big Flats, NY?
The median household income in Big Flats is $89,286, 4% higher 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 Big Flats?
The median home value in Big Flats is $224,400, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Big Flats?
The median gross rent in Big Flats is $1,381 per month, about 27.4% of household income.
Is Big Flats, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 4% higher than the New York median; home values 47% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 2.2%; a poverty rate of 4.8%.
What is the median age in Big Flats?
The median age in Big Flats is 43.7 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Big Flats?
The average commute to work in Big Flats is 17 minutes; 16% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Big Flats?
The unemployment rate in Big Flats is 2.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Big Flats?
56.2% of adults in Big Flats 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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