Living in Lacona, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lacona · Census data 2020–2024
Lacona has 808 residents with a median age of 43. The median household income is $76,500 (11% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $131,300, the median rent is $699/month.
Lacona is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Lacona at a glance
- Population
- 808
- Median age
- 43State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $76,500State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $131,300State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $699/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 68%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.5%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Lacona a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 69% lower than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%.
Cons: Median household income 11% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 24.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Lacona
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lacona the median home value is $131,300, 61% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $699 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,244 a month in housing costs.
Lacona median household income
The median household income in Lacona is $76,500 and the income per person is $28,987. 24.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Lacona: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 303
- Owner-occupied
- 68%
- Renter-occupied
- 32%
- Vacant
- 6.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1954
- Average household size
- 2.70
Lacona demographics
- Population
- 808
- Median age
- 43
- Under 18
- 25.7%
- 65 and older
- 18.3%
- Households
- 284
- Foreign-born
- 6.1%
- Veterans
- 7.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lacona ›
Education in Lacona
18.5% of adults 25 and older in Lacona have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 4.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lacona
- Unemployment rate
- 3.9%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 14.6%
- Drive alone
- 65.5%
- Public transit
- 2.8%
- Walk to work
- 2.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.8%
Lacona vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lacona | 808 | $76,500 | $131,300 | $699 |
| Sandy Creek | 638 | $64,028 | $106,000 | $668 |
| Mannsville | 417 | $83,125 | $175,000 | $1,075 |
| Pulaski | 2,156 | $50,481 | $158,100 | $868 |
| Pierrepont Manor | 425 | $83,324 | — | — |
| Ellisburg | 150 | $85,625 | $168,800 | $905 |
| Altmar | 243 | $46,250 | $88,800 | $965 |
| Belleville | 220 | $70,278 | $160,400 | — |
| Adams | 1,531 | $64,432 | $192,400 | $900 |
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What is the median household income in Lacona, NY?
The median household income in Lacona is $76,500, 11% 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 Lacona?
The median home value in Lacona is $131,300, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Lacona?
The median gross rent in Lacona is $699 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Lacona, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 69% lower than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%. Minuses: median household income 11% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 24.6%.
What is the median age in Lacona?
The median age in Lacona is 43 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Lacona?
The average commute to work in Lacona is 30 minutes; 14.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lacona?
The unemployment rate in Lacona is 3.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lacona?
18.5% of adults in Lacona 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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