Living in Danby, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Danby · Census data 2020–2024
Danby has 540 residents with a median age of 44.1. The median household income is $145,781 (70% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $325,800.
Danby is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Danby at a glance
- Population
- 540
- Median age
- 44.1State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $145,781State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $325,800State: $423,800
- Homeowners
- 91.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 72.8%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Danby a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 70% higher than the New York median; home values 23% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Danby
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Danby the median home value is $325,800, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,297 a month in housing costs.
Danby median household income
The median household income in Danby is $145,781 and the income per person is $50,582. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Danby: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 233
- Owner-occupied
- 91.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.6%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.32
Danby demographics
- Population
- 540
- Median age
- 44.1
- Under 18
- 14.8%
- 65 and older
- 20.6%
- Households
- 233
- Foreign-born
- 8.9%
- Veterans
- 3.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Danby ›
Education in Danby
72.8% of adults 25 and older in Danby have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 50.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Danby
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 38%
- Drive alone
- 62%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.1%
Danby vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danby | 540 | $145,781 | $325,800 | — |
| South Hill | 6,951 | $104,211 | $353,800 | $1,991 |
| East Ithaca | 1,918 | $116,410 | $332,700 | $1,234 |
| Ithaca | 32,814 | $48,784 | $342,700 | $1,447 |
| Newfield | 999 | $96,875 | $151,500 | — |
| Forest Home | 1,303 | $59,018 | $499,300 | $1,379 |
| Varna | 687 | $70,227 | — | $1,759 |
| Slaterville Springs | 130 | $63,281 | — | $950 |
| Northeast Ithaca | 2,661 | $95,250 | $402,000 | $1,738 |
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What is the median household income in Danby, NY?
The median household income in Danby is $145,781, 70% 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 Danby?
The median home value in Danby is $325,800, compared with $423,800 in New York.
Is Danby, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 70% higher than the New York median; home values 23% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
What is the median age in Danby?
The median age in Danby is 44.1 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Danby?
The average commute to work in Danby is 22 minutes; 38% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Danby?
The unemployment rate in Danby is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Danby?
72.8% of adults in Danby 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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