Living in Evans Mills, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Evans Mills · Census data 2020–2024
Evans Mills has 653 residents with a median age of 37.3. The median household income is $71,250 (17% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $180,500, the median rent is $700/month.
Evans Mills is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Evans Mills at a glance
- Population
- 653
- Median age
- 37.3State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $71,250State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $180,500State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $700/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 70.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.3%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Evans Mills a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 57% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 10.6%.
Cons: Median household income 17% lower than the New York median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Evans Mills
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Evans Mills the median home value is $180,500, 46% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $700 per month, which is 30% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,921 a month in housing costs.
Evans Mills median household income
The median household income in Evans Mills is $71,250 and the income per person is $24,509. 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Evans Mills: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 274
- Owner-occupied
- 70.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.7%
- Vacant
- 9.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1944
- Average household size
- 2.53
Evans Mills demographics
- Population
- 653
- Median age
- 37.3
- Under 18
- 26%
- 65 and older
- 16.7%
- Households
- 249
- Foreign-born
- 1.5%
- Veterans
- 15.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Evans Mills ›
Education in Evans Mills
20.3% of adults 25 and older in Evans Mills have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 8.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Evans Mills
- Unemployment rate
- 4.6%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 3.2%
- Drive alone
- 77.3%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 3.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.4%
Evans Mills vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evans Mills | 653 | $71,250 | $180,500 | $700 |
| Fort Drum | 16,065 | $62,291 | — | $1,622 |
| Calcium | 2,935 | $57,668 | $203,400 | $1,347 |
| Black River | 1,651 | $86,645 | $228,200 | $906 |
| Felts Mills | 402 | $51,667 | $155,000 | $1,167 |
| Pamelia Center | 907 | $123,482 | $150,600 | — |
| Philadelphia | 821 | $69,732 | $160,400 | $850 |
| Deferiet | 366 | $66,875 | $131,900 | $1,214 |
| Theresa | 945 | $58,583 | $164,900 | $946 |
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What is the median household income in Evans Mills, NY?
The median household income in Evans Mills is $71,250, 17% 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 Evans Mills?
The median home value in Evans Mills is $180,500, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Evans Mills?
The median gross rent in Evans Mills is $700 per month, about 30% of household income.
Is Evans Mills, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 57% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 10.6%. Minuses: median household income 17% lower than the New York median.
What is the median age in Evans Mills?
The median age in Evans Mills is 37.3 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Evans Mills?
The average commute to work in Evans Mills is 16 minutes; 3.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Evans Mills?
The unemployment rate in Evans Mills is 4.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Evans Mills?
20.3% of adults in Evans Mills 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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