Living in Kennedy, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Kennedy · Census data 2020–2024
Kennedy has 246 residents with a median age of 47.6. The median household income is $49,375 (43% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $67,800.
Kennedy is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Kennedy at a glance
- Population
- 246
- Median age
- 47.6State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $49,375State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $67,800State: $423,800
- Homeowners
- 92%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4.7%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Kennedy a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 84% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 4.9%.
Cons: Median household income 43% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 19.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Kennedy
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Kennedy the median home value is $67,800, 80% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,094 a month in housing costs.
Kennedy median household income
The median household income in Kennedy is $49,375 and the income per person is $25,302. 19.5% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Kennedy: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 163
- Owner-occupied
- 92%
- Renter-occupied
- 8%
- Vacant
- 31.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.20
31.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Kennedy has many vacation and second homes.
Kennedy demographics
- Population
- 246
- Median age
- 47.6
- Under 18
- 24.8%
- 65 and older
- 23.2%
- Households
- 112
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 17.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Kennedy ›
Education in Kennedy
4.7% of adults 25 and older in Kennedy have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 4.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Kennedy
- Unemployment rate
- 4.9%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 10.3%
- Drive alone
- 89.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.1%
Kennedy vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennedy | 246 | $49,375 | $67,800 | — |
| Falconer | 2,149 | $60,056 | $98,400 | $745 |
| Randolph | 953 | $75,571 | $94,300 | $689 |
| East Randolph | 499 | $75,870 | $109,400 | $496 |
| Frewsburg | 1,792 | $75,536 | $142,800 | $824 |
| Jamestown | 28,188 | $43,523 | $87,700 | $759 |
| Cherry Creek | 327 | $68,516 | $81,800 | $780 |
| Celoron | 1,397 | $51,964 | $92,700 | $917 |
| Jamestown West | 2,424 | $54,250 | $146,000 | $892 |
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What is the median household income in Kennedy, NY?
The median household income in Kennedy is $49,375, 43% 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 Kennedy?
The median home value in Kennedy is $67,800, compared with $423,800 in New York.
Is Kennedy, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 84% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 4.9%. Minuses: median household income 43% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 19.5%.
What is the median age in Kennedy?
The median age in Kennedy is 47.6 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Kennedy?
The average commute to work in Kennedy is 20 minutes; 10.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Kennedy?
The unemployment rate in Kennedy is 4.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Kennedy?
4.7% of adults in Kennedy 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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