Living in Jamestown West, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Jamestown West · Census data 2020–2024
Jamestown West has 2,424 residents with a median age of 55.8. The median household income is $54,250 (37% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $146,000, the median rent is $892/month.
Jamestown West at a glance
- Population
- 2,424
- Median age
- 55.8State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $54,250State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $146,000State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $892/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 68.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34.1%
- Average commute
- 11 min
Is Jamestown West a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 66% lower than the state median; an average commute of 11 minutes; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 9.5%.
Cons: Median household income 37% lower than the New York median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Jamestown West
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Jamestown West the median home value is $146,000, 56% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $892 per month, which is 29.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,722 a month in housing costs.
Jamestown West median household income
The median household income in Jamestown West is $54,250 and the income per person is $32,051. 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Jamestown West: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,202
- Owner-occupied
- 68.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.9%
- Vacant
- 7.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 1.93
Jamestown West demographics
- Population
- 2,424
- Median age
- 55.8
- Under 18
- 18.7%
- 65 and older
- 34.9%
- Households
- 1,116
- Foreign-born
- 1.6%
- Veterans
- 5.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Jamestown West ›
Education in Jamestown West
34.1% of adults 25 and older in Jamestown West have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 14.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Jamestown West
- Unemployment rate
- 2.4%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 11 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 7%
- Drive alone
- 84.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.8%
Jamestown West vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamestown West | 2,424 | $54,250 | $146,000 | $892 |
| Celoron | 1,397 | $51,964 | $92,700 | $917 |
| Lakewood | 2,957 | $67,557 | $158,500 | $1,154 |
| Jamestown | 28,188 | $43,523 | $87,700 | $759 |
| Falconer | 2,149 | $60,056 | $98,400 | $745 |
| Bemus Point | 191 | $86,250 | $386,400 | $688 |
| Sugar Grove | 492 | $71,875 | $141,800 | $925 |
| Frewsburg | 1,792 | $75,536 | $142,800 | $824 |
| Farmington | 1,266 | $72,159 | $156,300 | $769 |
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What is the median household income in Jamestown West, NY?
The median household income in Jamestown West is $54,250, 37% 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 Jamestown West?
The median home value in Jamestown West is $146,000, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Jamestown West?
The median gross rent in Jamestown West is $892 per month, about 29.3% of household income.
Is Jamestown West, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 66% lower than the state median; an average commute of 11 minutes; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 9.5%. Minuses: median household income 37% lower than the New York median.
What is the median age in Jamestown West?
The median age in Jamestown West is 55.8 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Jamestown West?
The average commute to work in Jamestown West is 11 minutes; 7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Jamestown West?
The unemployment rate in Jamestown West is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Jamestown West?
34.1% of adults in Jamestown West 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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