Living in Cape Vincent, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Cape Vincent · Census data 2020–2024
Cape Vincent has 658 residents with a median age of 43.5. The median household income is $62,054 (28% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $231,000, the median rent is $858/month.
Cape Vincent is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Cape Vincent at a glance
- Population
- 658
- Median age
- 43.5State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $62,054State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $231,000State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $858/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 73.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Cape Vincent a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 45% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 5.9%; a poverty rate of 11.6%.
Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the New York median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Cape Vincent
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Cape Vincent the median home value is $231,000, 31% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $858 per month, which is 34% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,759 a month in housing costs.
Cape Vincent median household income
The median household income in Cape Vincent is $62,054 and the income per person is $39,681. 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Cape Vincent: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 388
- Owner-occupied
- 73.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.2%
- Vacant
- 28.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1940
- Average household size
- 2.36
Cape Vincent demographics
- Population
- 658
- Median age
- 43.5
- Under 18
- 19.9%
- 65 and older
- 28.3%
- Households
- 279
- Foreign-born
- 2.4%
- Veterans
- 17.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Cape Vincent ›
Education in Cape Vincent
29% of adults 25 and older in Cape Vincent have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 14.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Cape Vincent
- Unemployment rate
- 5.9%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 9%
- Drive alone
- 66.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 8.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.1%
Cape Vincent vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Vincent | 658 | $62,054 | $231,000 | $858 |
| Chaumont | 650 | $76,125 | $212,800 | $875 |
| Clayton | 1,661 | $60,573 | $231,800 | $1,071 |
| Dexter | 754 | $49,408 | $158,000 | $620 |
| Sackets Harbor | 1,490 | $77,043 | $234,900 | $1,343 |
| Thousand Island Park | 222 | $190,250 | $376,600 | — |
| Brownville | 700 | $101,563 | $192,300 | $900 |
| La Fargeville | 512 | $61,250 | $307,100 | $750 |
| Glen Park | 624 | $43,125 | $177,100 | $1,096 |
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What is the median household income in Cape Vincent, NY?
The median household income in Cape Vincent is $62,054, 28% 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 Cape Vincent?
The median home value in Cape Vincent is $231,000, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Cape Vincent?
The median gross rent in Cape Vincent is $858 per month, about 34% of household income.
Is Cape Vincent, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 45% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 5.9%; a poverty rate of 11.6%. Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the New York median.
What is the median age in Cape Vincent?
The median age in Cape Vincent is 43.5 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Cape Vincent?
The average commute to work in Cape Vincent is 25 minutes; 9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Cape Vincent?
The unemployment rate in Cape Vincent is 5.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Cape Vincent?
29% of adults in Cape Vincent 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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