Living in Crystal Beach, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Crystal Beach · Census data 2020–2024
Crystal Beach has 531 residents with a median age of 60.9. The median household income is $52,465 (39% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $181,800, the median rent is $973/month.
Crystal Beach is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Crystal Beach at a glance
- Population
- 531
- Median age
- 60.9State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $52,465State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $181,800State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $973/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 58.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.6%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Crystal Beach a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 57% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 6.1%; a poverty rate of 10.4%.
Cons: Median household income 39% lower than the New York median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Crystal Beach
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Crystal Beach the median home value is $181,800, 45% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $973 per month, which is 30.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,761 a month in housing costs.
Crystal Beach median household income
The median household income in Crystal Beach is $52,465 and the income per person is $40,496. 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Crystal Beach: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 435
- Owner-occupied
- 58.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.7%
- Vacant
- 29%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1954
- Average household size
- 1.69
Crystal Beach demographics
- Population
- 531
- Median age
- 60.9
- Under 18
- 4.7%
- 65 and older
- 36.5%
- Households
- 309
- Foreign-born
- 5.1%
- Veterans
- 6.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Crystal Beach ›
Education in Crystal Beach
18.6% of adults 25 and older in Crystal Beach have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 9.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Crystal Beach
- Unemployment rate
- 6.1%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 0.4%
- Drive alone
- 79.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.8%
Crystal Beach vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Beach | 531 | $52,465 | $181,800 | $973 |
| Rushville | 603 | $42,074 | $147,100 | $656 |
| Canandaigua | 10,514 | $64,929 | $229,100 | $1,095 |
| Gorham | 315 | $98,571 | $228,700 | — |
| Hall | 255 | $46,250 | $157,900 | — |
| Shortsville | 1,713 | $91,058 | $134,600 | $909 |
| Bloomfield | 1,310 | $80,000 | $176,500 | $873 |
| Manchester | 1,631 | $65,750 | $110,000 | $1,310 |
| Clifton Springs | 2,273 | $64,565 | $178,300 | $680 |
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What is the median household income in Crystal Beach, NY?
The median household income in Crystal Beach is $52,465, 39% 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 Crystal Beach?
The median home value in Crystal Beach is $181,800, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Crystal Beach?
The median gross rent in Crystal Beach is $973 per month, about 30.5% of household income.
Is Crystal Beach, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 57% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 6.1%; a poverty rate of 10.4%. Minuses: median household income 39% lower than the New York median.
What is the median age in Crystal Beach?
The median age in Crystal Beach is 60.9 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Crystal Beach?
The average commute to work in Crystal Beach is 21 minutes; 0.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Crystal Beach?
The unemployment rate in Crystal Beach is 6.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Crystal Beach?
18.6% of adults in Crystal Beach 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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