Living in Lima, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lima · Census data 2020–2024
Lima has 2,064 residents with a median age of 36.6. The median household income is $69,420 (19% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $203,300, the median rent is $830/month.
Lima at a glance
- Population
- 2,064
- Median age
- 36.6State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $69,420State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $203,300State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $830/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 77.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Lima a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 52% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 5.3%; a poverty rate of 6%.
Cons: Median household income 19% lower than the New York median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Lima
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lima the median home value is $203,300, 39% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $830 per month, which is 30.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,785 a month in housing costs.
Lima median household income
The median household income in Lima is $69,420 and the income per person is $30,356. 6% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Lima: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 827
- Owner-occupied
- 77.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.7%
- Vacant
- 7.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 2.38
Lima demographics
- Population
- 2,064
- Median age
- 36.6
- Under 18
- 24.3%
- 65 and older
- 15.6%
- Households
- 763
- Foreign-born
- 4.7%
- Veterans
- 6.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lima ›
Education in Lima
37% of adults 25 and older in Lima have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 18.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lima
- Unemployment rate
- 5.3%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 12.4%
- Drive alone
- 74.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 10.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.6%
Lima vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lima | 2,064 | $69,420 | $203,300 | $830 |
| Honeoye Falls | 2,765 | $82,162 | $265,300 | $1,338 |
| South Lima | 153 | $110,278 | $172,900 | — |
| East Avon | 611 | $92,917 | $242,600 | — |
| Livonia Center | 366 | $65,037 | $153,800 | — |
| Livonia | 1,580 | $71,563 | $193,000 | $839 |
| Lakeville | 404 | $92,907 | — | $896 |
| Avon | 3,417 | $71,771 | $182,200 | $898 |
| Hemlock | 778 | $109,159 | $206,700 | — |
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What is the median household income in Lima, NY?
The median household income in Lima is $69,420, 19% 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 Lima?
The median home value in Lima is $203,300, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Lima?
The median gross rent in Lima is $830 per month, about 30.6% of household income.
Is Lima, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 52% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 5.3%; a poverty rate of 6%. Minuses: median household income 19% lower than the New York median.
What is the median age in Lima?
The median age in Lima is 36.6 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Lima?
The average commute to work in Lima is 23 minutes; 12.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lima?
The unemployment rate in Lima is 5.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lima?
37% of adults in Lima 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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