Living in Dannemora, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Dannemora · Census data 2020–2024
Dannemora has 2,684 residents with a median age of 37.2. The median household income is $62,411 (27% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $134,400, the median rent is $740/month.
Dannemora at a glance
- Population
- 2,684
- Median age
- 37.2State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $62,411State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $134,400State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $740/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 81.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Dannemora a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 68% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.8%.
Cons: Median household income 27% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 9.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Dannemora
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Dannemora the median home value is $134,400, 60% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $740 per month, which is 41.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,280 a month in housing costs.
Dannemora median household income
The median household income in Dannemora is $62,411 and the income per person is $10,174. 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Dannemora: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 371
- Owner-occupied
- 81.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.1%
- Vacant
- 16.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.55
Dannemora demographics
- Population
- 2,684
- Median age
- 37.2
- Under 18
- 6.4%
- 65 and older
- 4.9%
- Households
- 309
- Foreign-born
- 14.4%
- Veterans
- 3.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Dannemora ›
Education in Dannemora
8% of adults 25 and older in Dannemora have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 2.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Dannemora
- Unemployment rate
- 9.5%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 8.9%
- Drive alone
- 79.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.5%
Dannemora vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dannemora | 2,684 | $62,411 | $134,400 | $740 |
| Cadyville | 479 | $84,012 | $198,400 | — |
| Lyon Mountain | 312 | $47,143 | $45,800 | $682 |
| Morrisonville | 1,950 | $90,430 | $205,200 | $1,103 |
| Redford | 340 | $98,958 | $70,500 | — |
| Plattsburgh West | 1,328 | $49,904 | $60,200 | $974 |
| Altona | 544 | $39,000 | $187,500 | $1,107 |
| West Chazy | 867 | $105,898 | $93,800 | — |
| Plattsburgh | 19,830 | $57,630 | $195,900 | $1,030 |
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What is the median household income in Dannemora, NY?
The median household income in Dannemora is $62,411, 27% 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 Dannemora?
The median home value in Dannemora is $134,400, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Dannemora?
The median gross rent in Dannemora is $740 per month, about 41.3% of household income.
Is Dannemora, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 68% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.8%. Minuses: median household income 27% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 9.5%.
What is the median age in Dannemora?
The median age in Dannemora is 37.2 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Dannemora?
The average commute to work in Dannemora is 16 minutes; 8.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Dannemora?
The unemployment rate in Dannemora is 9.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Dannemora?
8% of adults in Dannemora 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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