Living in Deferiet, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Deferiet · Census data 2020–2024
Deferiet has 366 residents with a median age of 28. The median household income is $66,875 (22% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $131,900, the median rent is $1,214/month.
Deferiet is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Deferiet at a glance
- Population
- 366
- Median age
- 28State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $66,875State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $131,900State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,214/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 75.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.5%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Deferiet a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 69% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.4%.
Cons: Median household income 22% lower than the New York median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Deferiet
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Deferiet the median home value is $131,900, 60% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,214 per month, which is 31.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,409 a month in housing costs.
Deferiet median household income
The median household income in Deferiet is $66,875 and the income per person is $31,088. 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Deferiet: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 164
- Owner-occupied
- 75.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.2%
- Vacant
- 6.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.39
Deferiet demographics
- Population
- 366
- Median age
- 28
- Under 18
- 24.3%
- 65 and older
- 3.8%
- Households
- 153
- Foreign-born
- 4.9%
- Veterans
- 21.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Deferiet ›
Education in Deferiet
24.5% of adults 25 and older in Deferiet have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 6.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Deferiet
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 5.9%
- Drive alone
- 76.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.2%
Deferiet vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deferiet | 366 | $66,875 | $131,900 | $1,214 |
| Felts Mills | 402 | $51,667 | $155,000 | $1,167 |
| West Carthage | 1,864 | $49,885 | $192,100 | $985 |
| Carthage | 3,510 | $58,125 | $131,200 | $913 |
| Fort Drum | 16,065 | $62,291 | — | $1,622 |
| Black River | 1,651 | $86,645 | $228,200 | $906 |
| Evans Mills | 653 | $71,250 | $180,500 | $700 |
| Calcium | 2,935 | $57,668 | $203,400 | $1,347 |
| Philadelphia | 821 | $69,732 | $160,400 | $850 |
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What is the median household income in Deferiet, NY?
The median household income in Deferiet is $66,875, 22% 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 Deferiet?
The median home value in Deferiet is $131,900, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Deferiet?
The median gross rent in Deferiet is $1,214 per month, about 31.4% of household income.
Is Deferiet, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 69% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.4%. Minuses: median household income 22% lower than the New York median.
What is the median age in Deferiet?
The median age in Deferiet is 28 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Deferiet?
The average commute to work in Deferiet is 25 minutes; 5.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Deferiet?
The unemployment rate in Deferiet is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Deferiet?
24.5% of adults in Deferiet 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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