Living in Erin, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Erin · Census data 2020–2024
Erin has 473 residents with a median age of 40.1. The median household income is $42,313 (51% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $45,700, the median rent is $742/month.
Erin is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Erin at a glance
- Population
- 473
- Median age
- 40.1State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $42,313State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $45,700State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $742/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 81.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.6%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Erin a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 89% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 51% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 6.6%; a poverty rate of 15.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Erin
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Erin the median home value is $45,700, 86% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $742 per month, which is 27.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,514 a month in housing costs.
Erin median household income
The median household income in Erin is $42,313 and the income per person is $24,257. 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Erin: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 175
- Owner-occupied
- 81.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.9%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.70
Erin demographics
- Population
- 473
- Median age
- 40.1
- Under 18
- 31.1%
- 65 and older
- 15%
- Households
- 175
- Foreign-born
- 2.3%
- Veterans
- 6.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Erin ›
Education in Erin
12.6% of adults 25 and older in Erin have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 3.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Erin
- Unemployment rate
- 6.6%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 6.5%
- Drive alone
- 88%
- Public transit
- 1.1%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 84%
Erin vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erin | 473 | $42,313 | $45,700 | $742 |
| Breesport | 628 | $85,294 | $162,200 | — |
| Van Etten | 587 | $60,200 | $127,500 | $1,023 |
| Horseheads North | 2,676 | $90,481 | $210,600 | $1,323 |
| Horseheads | 6,449 | $61,223 | $141,400 | $1,181 |
| Elmira Heights | 4,110 | $58,125 | $104,800 | $851 |
| Spencer | 932 | $51,765 | $154,300 | $1,046 |
| Elmira | 26,257 | $43,120 | $93,000 | $909 |
| Millport | 243 | $45,500 | $103,800 | $1,833 |
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What is the median household income in Erin, NY?
The median household income in Erin is $42,313, 51% 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 Erin?
The median home value in Erin is $45,700, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Erin?
The median gross rent in Erin is $742 per month, about 27.7% of household income.
Is Erin, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 89% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes. Minuses: median household income 51% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 6.6%; a poverty rate of 15.4%.
What is the median age in Erin?
The median age in Erin is 40.1 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Erin?
The average commute to work in Erin is 24 minutes; 6.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Erin?
The unemployment rate in Erin is 6.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Erin?
12.6% of adults in Erin 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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