Living in Greece, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Greece · Census data 2020–2024
Greece has 13,943 residents with a median age of 43.3. The median household income is $65,849 (23% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $169,300, the median rent is $1,168/month.
Greece at a glance
- Population
- 13,943
- Median age
- 43.3State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $65,849State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $169,300State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,168/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 70.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.1%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Greece a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 60% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; a poverty rate of 11%.
Cons: Median household income 23% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 7.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Greece
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Greece the median home value is $169,300, 49% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,168 per month, which is 34.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,449 a month in housing costs.
Greece median household income
The median household income in Greece is $65,849 and the income per person is $39,610. 11% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Greece: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,741
- Owner-occupied
- 70.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.9%
- Vacant
- 6.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 2.20
Greece demographics
- Population
- 13,943
- Median age
- 43.3
- Under 18
- 17.6%
- 65 and older
- 22.5%
- Households
- 6,305
- Foreign-born
- 6.6%
- Veterans
- 4.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Greece ›
Education in Greece
29.1% of adults 25 and older in Greece have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 12.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Greece
- Unemployment rate
- 7.9%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 13.1%
- Drive alone
- 77.5%
- Public transit
- 1.1%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.6%
Greece vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greece | 13,943 | $65,849 | $169,300 | $1,168 |
| North Gates | 9,904 | $76,277 | $163,400 | $1,137 |
| Gates | 4,691 | $54,647 | $168,600 | $2,110 |
| Rochester | 208,772 | $47,213 | $139,600 | $1,081 |
| Spencerport | 3,630 | $81,029 | $188,400 | $1,047 |
| Irondequoit | 50,657 | $79,162 | $182,500 | $1,159 |
| Hilton | 5,968 | $87,377 | $190,800 | $1,262 |
| Rochester Institute of Technology | 6,959 | $20,192 | — | $1,037 |
| Brighton | 36,834 | $85,467 | $282,100 | $1,350 |
More for people moving to Greece
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What is the median household income in Greece, NY?
The median household income in Greece is $65,849, 23% 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 Greece?
The median home value in Greece is $169,300, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Greece?
The median gross rent in Greece is $1,168 per month, about 34.9% of household income.
Is Greece, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 60% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; a poverty rate of 11%. Minuses: median household income 23% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 7.9%.
What is the median age in Greece?
The median age in Greece is 43.3 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Greece?
The average commute to work in Greece is 18 minutes; 13.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Greece?
The unemployment rate in Greece is 7.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Greece?
29.1% of adults in Greece 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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