Living in Colton, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Colton · Census data 2020–2024
Colton has 260 residents with a median age of 44.5. The median household income is $69,605 (19% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $116,300, the median rent is $441/month.
Colton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Colton at a glance
- Population
- 260
- Median age
- 44.5State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $69,605State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $116,300State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $441/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 69.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.7%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Colton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 73% lower than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 1.9%.
Cons: Median household income 19% lower than the New York median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Colton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Colton the median home value is $116,300, 65% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $441 per month, which is 9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,118 a month in housing costs.
Colton median household income
The median household income in Colton is $69,605 and the income per person is $38,456. 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Colton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 143
- Owner-occupied
- 69.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.3%
- Vacant
- 14.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.11
Colton demographics
- Population
- 260
- Median age
- 44.5
- Under 18
- 20.8%
- 65 and older
- 23.5%
- Households
- 122
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 6.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Colton ›
Education in Colton
32.7% of adults 25 and older in Colton have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Colton
- Unemployment rate
- 2.6%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 22.9%
- Drive alone
- 67.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.4%
Colton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colton | 260 | $69,605 | $116,300 | $441 |
| Hannawa Falls | 744 | $98,450 | $180,800 | $1,037 |
| Potsdam | 8,427 | $34,546 | $146,400 | $898 |
| Parishville | 634 | $76,719 | $96,800 | $885 |
| Canton | 7,167 | $62,054 | $183,800 | $796 |
| Norwood | 1,374 | $54,375 | $100,800 | $683 |
| Madrid | 641 | $68,333 | $139,100 | $800 |
| Hermon | 636 | $89,091 | $93,200 | $870 |
| Norfolk | 1,204 | $59,491 | $88,700 | $784 |
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What is the median household income in Colton, NY?
The median household income in Colton is $69,605, 19% 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 Colton?
The median home value in Colton is $116,300, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Colton?
The median gross rent in Colton is $441 per month, about 9% of household income.
Is Colton, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 73% lower than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 1.9%. Minuses: median household income 19% lower than the New York median.
What is the median age in Colton?
The median age in Colton is 44.5 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Colton?
The average commute to work in Colton is 32 minutes; 22.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Colton?
The unemployment rate in Colton is 2.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Colton?
32.7% of adults in Colton 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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