Living in Gouverneur, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gouverneur · Census data 2020–2024
Gouverneur has 3,615 residents with a median age of 39.9. The median household income is $35,752 (58% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $107,200, the median rent is $872/month.
Gouverneur at a glance
- Population
- 3,615
- Median age
- 39.9State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $35,752State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $107,200State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $872/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 43.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.2%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Gouverneur a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 75% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 58% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 12%; a poverty rate of 27.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Gouverneur
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Gouverneur the median home value is $107,200, 68% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $872 per month, which is 33.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,535 a month in housing costs.
Gouverneur median household income
The median household income in Gouverneur is $35,752 and the income per person is $40,639. 27.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Gouverneur: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,025
- Owner-occupied
- 43.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 56.3%
- Vacant
- 14.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1941
- Average household size
- 2.05
Gouverneur demographics
- Population
- 3,615
- Median age
- 39.9
- Under 18
- 19.6%
- 65 and older
- 23.1%
- Households
- 1,733
- Foreign-born
- 6%
- Veterans
- 7.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gouverneur ›
Education in Gouverneur
22.2% of adults 25 and older in Gouverneur have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 9.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Gouverneur
- Unemployment rate
- 12%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 2.5%
- Drive alone
- 75.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 8.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 79.3%
Gouverneur vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gouverneur | 3,615 | $35,752 | $107,200 | $872 |
| Hailesboro | 583 | $64,375 | $153,000 | $875 |
| Richville | 311 | $55,000 | $92,500 | $958 |
| Edwards | 490 | $61,786 | $82,600 | $840 |
| Antwerp | 683 | $56,964 | $128,100 | $806 |
| Hammond | 320 | $56,917 | $81,900 | $796 |
| Hermon | 636 | $89,091 | $93,200 | $870 |
| DeKalb Junction | 511 | $56,406 | $76,700 | $660 |
| Redwood | 371 | $109,643 | $183,000 | $1,556 |
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What is the median household income in Gouverneur, NY?
The median household income in Gouverneur is $35,752, 58% 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 Gouverneur?
The median home value in Gouverneur is $107,200, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Gouverneur?
The median gross rent in Gouverneur is $872 per month, about 33.8% of household income.
Is Gouverneur, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 75% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income 58% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 12%; a poverty rate of 27.3%.
What is the median age in Gouverneur?
The median age in Gouverneur is 39.9 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Gouverneur?
The average commute to work in Gouverneur is 22 minutes; 2.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Gouverneur?
The unemployment rate in Gouverneur is 12% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Gouverneur?
22.2% of adults in Gouverneur 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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