Living in Black River, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Black River · Census data 2020–2024
Black River has 1,651 residents with a median age of 38.3. The median household income is $86,645 (about the same as the New York median), the median home value is $228,200, the median rent is $906/month.
Black River at a glance
- Population
- 1,651
- Median age
- 38.3State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $86,645State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $228,200State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $906/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 63.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.4%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Black River a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the New York median; home values 46% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.8%.
Cons: Unemployment of 19.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Black River
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Black River the median home value is $228,200, 31% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $906 per month, which is 30.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,639 a month in housing costs.
Black River median household income
The median household income in Black River is $86,645 and the income per person is $42,818. 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Black River: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 782
- Owner-occupied
- 63.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.8%
- Vacant
- 10.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.37
Black River demographics
- Population
- 1,651
- Median age
- 38.3
- Under 18
- 23.2%
- 65 and older
- 13.4%
- Households
- 698
- Foreign-born
- 4.3%
- Veterans
- 18.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Black River ›
Education in Black River
32.4% of adults 25 and older in Black River have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 14% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Black River
- Unemployment rate
- 19.8%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 4.7%
- Drive alone
- 87.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.4%
Black River vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black River | 1,651 | $86,645 | $228,200 | $906 |
| Felts Mills | 402 | $51,667 | $155,000 | $1,167 |
| Fort Drum | 16,065 | $62,291 | — | $1,622 |
| Calcium | 2,935 | $57,668 | $203,400 | $1,347 |
| Evans Mills | 653 | $71,250 | $180,500 | $700 |
| Pamelia Center | 907 | $123,482 | $150,600 | — |
| Deferiet | 366 | $66,875 | $131,900 | $1,214 |
| Watertown | 24,375 | $51,753 | $158,600 | $967 |
| Glen Park | 624 | $43,125 | $177,100 | $1,096 |
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What is the median household income in Black River, NY?
The median household income in Black River is $86,645, 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 Black River?
The median home value in Black River is $228,200, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Black River?
The median gross rent in Black River is $906 per month, about 30.3% of household income.
Is Black River, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the New York median; home values 46% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.8%. Minuses: unemployment of 19.8%.
What is the median age in Black River?
The median age in Black River is 38.3 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Black River?
The average commute to work in Black River is 18 minutes; 4.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Black River?
The unemployment rate in Black River is 19.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Black River?
32.4% of adults in Black River 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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