Living in Felts Mills, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Felts Mills · Census data 2020–2024
Felts Mills has 402 residents with a median age of 35.5. The median household income is $51,667 (40% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $155,000, the median rent is $1,167/month.
Felts Mills is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Felts Mills at a glance
- Population
- 402
- Median age
- 35.5State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $51,667State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $155,000State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,167/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 60.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.2%
- Average commute
- 14 min
Is Felts Mills a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 63% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 11.7%.
Cons: Median household income 40% lower than the New York median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Felts Mills
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Felts Mills the median home value is $155,000, 53% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,167 per month, which is 27.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,580 a month in housing costs.
Felts Mills median household income
The median household income in Felts Mills is $51,667 and the income per person is $47,514. 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Felts Mills: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 192
- Owner-occupied
- 60.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 39.6%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.09
Felts Mills demographics
- Population
- 402
- Median age
- 35.5
- Under 18
- 35.3%
- 65 and older
- 20.4%
- Households
- 192
- Foreign-born
- 8.2%
- Veterans
- 5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Felts Mills ›
Education in Felts Mills
17.2% of adults 25 and older in Felts Mills have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 13.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Felts Mills
- Unemployment rate
- 2.6%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 14 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 0.6%
- Drive alone
- 99.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.4%
Felts Mills vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Felts Mills | 402 | $51,667 | $155,000 | $1,167 |
| Black River | 1,651 | $86,645 | $228,200 | $906 |
| Fort Drum | 16,065 | $62,291 | — | $1,622 |
| Calcium | 2,935 | $57,668 | $203,400 | $1,347 |
| Deferiet | 366 | $66,875 | $131,900 | $1,214 |
| Evans Mills | 653 | $71,250 | $180,500 | $700 |
| Pamelia Center | 907 | $123,482 | $150,600 | — |
| Watertown | 24,375 | $51,753 | $158,600 | $967 |
| West Carthage | 1,864 | $49,885 | $192,100 | $985 |
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What is the median household income in Felts Mills, NY?
The median household income in Felts Mills is $51,667, 40% 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 Felts Mills?
The median home value in Felts Mills is $155,000, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Felts Mills?
The median gross rent in Felts Mills is $1,167 per month, about 27.6% of household income.
Is Felts Mills, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 63% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 11.7%. Minuses: median household income 40% lower than the New York median.
What is the median age in Felts Mills?
The median age in Felts Mills is 35.5 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Felts Mills?
The average commute to work in Felts Mills is 14 minutes; 0.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Felts Mills?
The unemployment rate in Felts Mills is 2.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Felts Mills?
17.2% of adults in Felts 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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