Living in Hammond, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hammond · Census data 2020–2024
Hammond has 320 residents with a median age of 42.4. The median household income is $56,917 (34% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $81,900, the median rent is $796/month.
Hammond is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Hammond at a glance
- Population
- 320
- Median age
- 42.4State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $56,917State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $81,900State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $796/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 51.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.3%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Hammond a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 81% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 5.9%.
Cons: Median household income 34% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 26.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Hammond
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hammond the median home value is $81,900, 75% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $796 per month, which is 24.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $883 a month in housing costs.
Hammond median household income
The median household income in Hammond is $56,917 and the income per person is $30,737. 26.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Hammond: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 165
- Owner-occupied
- 51.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 48.1%
- Vacant
- 19.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1945
- Average household size
- 2.41
Hammond demographics
- Population
- 320
- Median age
- 42.4
- Under 18
- 26.9%
- 65 and older
- 15.3%
- Households
- 133
- Foreign-born
- 5.9%
- Veterans
- 6.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hammond ›
Education in Hammond
31.3% of adults 25 and older in Hammond have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 11.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hammond
- Unemployment rate
- 5.9%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 2.4%
- Drive alone
- 81.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 14.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.7%
Hammond vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hammond | 320 | $56,917 | $81,900 | $796 |
| Morristown | 384 | $78,750 | $163,600 | $1,125 |
| Redwood | 371 | $109,643 | $183,000 | $1,556 |
| Gouverneur | 3,615 | $35,752 | $107,200 | $872 |
| Alexandria Bay | 1,212 | $55,048 | $154,100 | $625 |
| Plessis | 176 | $155,053 | $152,100 | — |
| Richville | 311 | $55,000 | $92,500 | $958 |
| Hailesboro | 583 | $64,375 | $153,000 | $875 |
| Theresa | 945 | $58,583 | $164,900 | $946 |
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What is the median household income in Hammond, NY?
The median household income in Hammond is $56,917, 34% 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 Hammond?
The median home value in Hammond is $81,900, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Hammond?
The median gross rent in Hammond is $796 per month, about 24.9% of household income.
Is Hammond, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 81% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 5.9%. Minuses: median household income 34% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 26.6%.
What is the median age in Hammond?
The median age in Hammond is 42.4 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Hammond?
The average commute to work in Hammond is 22 minutes; 2.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hammond?
The unemployment rate in Hammond is 5.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hammond?
31.3% of adults in Hammond 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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