Living in Jamestown, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Jamestown · Census data 2020–2024
Jamestown has 28,188 residents with a median age of 39.8. The median household income is $43,523 (49% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $87,700, the median rent is $759/month.
Jamestown at a glance
- Population
- 28,188
- Median age
- 39.8State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $43,523State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $87,700State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $759/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 49.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.3%
- Average commute
- 15 min
Is Jamestown a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 79% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 49% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 9%; a poverty rate of 25.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Jamestown
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Jamestown the median home value is $87,700, 74% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $759 per month, which is 30.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $974 a month in housing costs.
Jamestown median household income
The median household income in Jamestown is $43,523 and the income per person is $26,557. 25.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Jamestown: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 14,815
- Owner-occupied
- 49.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 50.7%
- Vacant
- 14.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.19
Jamestown demographics
- Population
- 28,188
- Median age
- 39.8
- Under 18
- 22.6%
- 65 and older
- 17.8%
- Households
- 12,602
- Foreign-born
- 3.3%
- Veterans
- 8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Jamestown ›
Education in Jamestown
21.3% of adults 25 and older in Jamestown have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 8.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Jamestown
- Unemployment rate
- 9%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 15 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 9.1%
- Drive alone
- 69.9%
- Public transit
- 2.3%
- Walk to work
- 4.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.3%
Jamestown vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamestown | 28,188 | $43,523 | $87,700 | $759 |
| Celoron | 1,397 | $51,964 | $92,700 | $917 |
| Jamestown West | 2,424 | $54,250 | $146,000 | $892 |
| Falconer | 2,149 | $60,056 | $98,400 | $745 |
| Lakewood | 2,957 | $67,557 | $158,500 | $1,154 |
| Frewsburg | 1,792 | $75,536 | $142,800 | $824 |
| Kennedy | 246 | $49,375 | $67,800 | — |
| Bemus Point | 191 | $86,250 | $386,400 | $688 |
| Sugar Grove | 492 | $71,875 | $141,800 | $925 |
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What is the median household income in Jamestown, NY?
The median household income in Jamestown is $43,523, 49% 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?
The median home value in Jamestown is $87,700, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Jamestown?
The median gross rent in Jamestown is $759 per month, about 30.7% of household income.
Is Jamestown, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 79% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes. Minuses: median household income 49% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 9%; a poverty rate of 25.3%.
What is the median age in Jamestown?
The median age in Jamestown is 39.8 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Jamestown?
The average commute to work in Jamestown is 15 minutes; 9.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Jamestown?
The unemployment rate in Jamestown is 9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Jamestown?
21.3% of adults in Jamestown 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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