Living in Guilford, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Guilford · Census data 2020–2024
Guilford has 385 residents with a median age of 50.2. The median household income is $71,354 (17% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $93,900.
Guilford is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Guilford at a glance
- Population
- 385
- Median age
- 50.2State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $71,354State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $93,900State: $423,800
- Homeowners
- 88.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.6%
- Average commute
- 14 min
Is Guilford a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 78% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 17% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 20.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Guilford
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Guilford the median home value is $93,900, 72% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Guilford median household income
The median household income in Guilford is $71,354 and the income per person is $32,277. 20.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Guilford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 274
- Owner-occupied
- 88.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.2%
- Vacant
- 41.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1945
- Average household size
- 2.39
41.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Guilford has many vacation and second homes.
Guilford demographics
- Population
- 385
- Median age
- 50.2
- Under 18
- 21%
- 65 and older
- 14%
- Households
- 161
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 5.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Guilford ›
Education in Guilford
30.6% of adults 25 and older in Guilford have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 21.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Guilford
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 14 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 4.6%
- Drive alone
- 86.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Guilford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guilford | 385 | $71,354 | $93,900 | — |
| Oxford | 1,514 | $56,250 | $118,400 | $924 |
| Bainbridge | 1,181 | $58,452 | $124,200 | $723 |
| Sidney | 3,931 | $50,208 | $120,700 | $902 |
| Norwich | 6,782 | $53,333 | $121,100 | $867 |
| Gilbertsville | 321 | $81,500 | $165,000 | $1,141 |
| Unadilla | 1,419 | $65,972 | $110,800 | $924 |
| Afton | 1,225 | $37,031 | $115,600 | $800 |
| Wells Bridge | 160 | $71,667 | $234,400 | — |
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What is the median household income in Guilford, NY?
The median household income in Guilford is $71,354, 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 Guilford?
The median home value in Guilford is $93,900, compared with $423,800 in New York.
Is Guilford, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 78% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes. Minuses: median household income 17% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 20.3%.
What is the median age in Guilford?
The median age in Guilford is 50.2 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Guilford?
The average commute to work in Guilford is 14 minutes; 4.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Guilford?
The unemployment rate in Guilford is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Guilford?
30.6% of adults in Guilford 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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