Living in Cumberland Head, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Cumberland Head · Census data 2020–2024
Cumberland Head has 1,535 residents with a median age of 46.5. The median household income is $108,182 (26% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $205,200, the median rent is $1,423/month.
Cumberland Head at a glance
- Population
- 1,535
- Median age
- 46.5State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $108,182State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $205,200State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,423/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 90.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 41.7%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Cumberland Head a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 26% higher than the New York median; home values 52% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 1.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Cumberland Head
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Cumberland Head the median home value is $205,200, 38% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,423 per month, which is 13.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,695 a month in housing costs.
Cumberland Head median household income
The median household income in Cumberland Head is $108,182 and the income per person is $55,053. 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Cumberland Head: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 750
- Owner-occupied
- 90.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.6%
- Vacant
- 12.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 2.34
Cumberland Head demographics
- Population
- 1,535
- Median age
- 46.5
- Under 18
- 15.8%
- 65 and older
- 22.4%
- Households
- 656
- Foreign-born
- 2.3%
- Veterans
- 10.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Cumberland Head ›
Education in Cumberland Head
41.7% of adults 25 and older in Cumberland Head have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 17.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Cumberland Head
- Unemployment rate
- 3.4%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 8.3%
- Drive alone
- 80.4%
- Public transit
- 1%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.9%
Cumberland Head vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland Head | 1,535 | $108,182 | $205,200 | $1,423 |
| Plattsburgh | 19,830 | $57,630 | $195,900 | $1,030 |
| Grand Isle | 2,192 | $100,846 | $398,600 | $1,363 |
| Plattsburgh West | 1,328 | $49,904 | $60,200 | $974 |
| South Hero | 1,586 | $127,434 | $558,300 | $1,439 |
| Morrisonville | 1,950 | $90,430 | $205,200 | $1,103 |
| West Chazy | 867 | $105,898 | $93,800 | — |
| Isle La Motte | 577 | $82,500 | $269,300 | $1,391 |
| Peru | 1,965 | $66,812 | $216,600 | $1,042 |
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What is the median household income in Cumberland Head, NY?
The median household income in Cumberland Head is $108,182, 26% 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 Cumberland Head?
The median home value in Cumberland Head is $205,200, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Cumberland Head?
The median gross rent in Cumberland Head is $1,423 per month, about 13.8% of household income.
Is Cumberland Head, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 26% higher than the New York median; home values 52% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 1.4%.
What is the median age in Cumberland Head?
The median age in Cumberland Head is 46.5 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Cumberland Head?
The average commute to work in Cumberland Head is 26 minutes; 8.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Cumberland Head?
The unemployment rate in Cumberland Head is 3.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Cumberland Head?
41.7% of adults in Cumberland Head 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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