Living in Hannibal, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hannibal · Census data 2020–2024
Hannibal has 593 residents with a median age of 37. The median household income is $78,958 (8% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $118,300, the median rent is $932/month.
Hannibal is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Hannibal at a glance
- Population
- 593
- Median age
- 37State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $78,958State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $118,300State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $932/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 72.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.7%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Hannibal a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 72% lower than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 10.4%.
Cons: Median household income 8% lower than the New York median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Hannibal
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hannibal the median home value is $118,300, 64% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $932 per month, which is 18.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,382 a month in housing costs.
Hannibal median household income
The median household income in Hannibal is $78,958 and the income per person is $31,382. 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Hannibal: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 203
- Owner-occupied
- 72.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.2%
- Vacant
- 3.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1942
- Average household size
- 3.04
Hannibal demographics
- Population
- 593
- Median age
- 37
- Under 18
- 21.2%
- 65 and older
- 16.5%
- Households
- 195
- Foreign-born
- 0.7%
- Veterans
- 4.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hannibal ›
Education in Hannibal
10.7% of adults 25 and older in Hannibal have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hannibal
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 6.4%
- Drive alone
- 78.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 9.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.3%
Hannibal vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hannibal | 593 | $78,958 | $118,300 | $932 |
| Fair Haven | 1,013 | $57,390 | $189,300 | $469 |
| Minetto | 1,437 | $91,912 | $188,700 | $844 |
| Fulton | 11,272 | $52,046 | $101,000 | $887 |
| Red Creek | 699 | $69,167 | $130,900 | $775 |
| Oswego | 17,033 | $53,172 | $120,600 | $1,109 |
| Cato | 515 | $82,292 | $163,300 | $695 |
| Meridian | 220 | $93,750 | $143,200 | $967 |
| Wolcott | 1,444 | $43,261 | $90,500 | $663 |
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What is the median household income in Hannibal, NY?
The median household income in Hannibal is $78,958, 8% 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 Hannibal?
The median home value in Hannibal is $118,300, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Hannibal?
The median gross rent in Hannibal is $932 per month, about 18.3% of household income.
Is Hannibal, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 72% lower than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 10.4%. Minuses: median household income 8% lower than the New York median.
What is the median age in Hannibal?
The median age in Hannibal is 37 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Hannibal?
The average commute to work in Hannibal is 32 minutes; 6.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hannibal?
The unemployment rate in Hannibal is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hannibal?
10.7% of adults in Hannibal 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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