Living in Downsville, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Downsville · Census data 2020–2024
Downsville has 163 residents with a median age of 55.1. The median household income is $58,958 (31% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $140,600.
Downsville is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Downsville at a glance
- Population
- 163
- Median age
- 55.1State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $58,958State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $140,600State: $423,800
- Homeowners
- 86.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 0%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Downsville a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 67% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 31% lower than the New York median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Downsville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Downsville the median home value is $140,600, 58% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $976 a month in housing costs.
Downsville median household income
The median household income in Downsville is $58,958 and the income per person is $43,809. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Downsville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 199
- Owner-occupied
- 86.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.7%
- Vacant
- 52.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1953
- Average household size
- 1.72
52.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Downsville has many vacation and second homes.
Downsville demographics
- Population
- 163
- Median age
- 55.1
- Under 18
- 16.6%
- 65 and older
- 41.7%
- Households
- 95
- Foreign-born
- 8%
- Veterans
- 16.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Downsville ›
Education in Downsville
0% of adults 25 and older in Downsville have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Downsville
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 91.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 8.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Downsville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downsville | 163 | $58,958 | $140,600 | — |
| Walton | 2,423 | $34,676 | $119,400 | $771 |
| Roscoe | 627 | $72,566 | $174,100 | $1,059 |
| Andes | 151 | $49,531 | $208,000 | — |
| Delhi | 3,136 | $57,586 | $195,700 | $866 |
| Livingston Manor | 727 | $48,580 | $109,500 | $1,016 |
| Hancock | 745 | $51,765 | $150,000 | $958 |
| Margaretville | 617 | $39,201 | $209,900 | $995 |
| Hankins | 225 | $49,318 | $344,400 | $1,109 |
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What is the median household income in Downsville, NY?
The median household income in Downsville is $58,958, 31% 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 Downsville?
The median home value in Downsville is $140,600, compared with $423,800 in New York.
Is Downsville, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 67% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes. Minuses: median household income 31% lower than the New York median.
What is the median age in Downsville?
The median age in Downsville is 55.1 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Downsville?
The average commute to work in Downsville is 25 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Downsville?
The unemployment rate in Downsville is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Downsville?
0% of adults in Downsville 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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