Living in Machias, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Machias · Census data 2020–2024
Machias has 751 residents with a median age of 50.8. The median household income is $74,178 (14% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $49,600, the median rent is $1,102/month.
Machias is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Machias at a glance
- Population
- 751
- Median age
- 50.8State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $74,178State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $49,600State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,102/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 87.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.5%
- Average commute
- 15 min
Is Machias a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 88% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%.
Cons: Median household income 14% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 15.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Machias
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Machias the median home value is $49,600, 85% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,102 per month, which is 12.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,616 a month in housing costs.
Machias median household income
The median household income in Machias is $74,178 and the income per person is $29,693. 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Machias: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 307
- Owner-occupied
- 87.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.9%
- Vacant
- 4.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.55
Machias demographics
- Population
- 751
- Median age
- 50.8
- Under 18
- 15%
- 65 and older
- 16.6%
- Households
- 294
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 9.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Machias ›
Education in Machias
6.5% of adults 25 and older in Machias have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 3.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Machias
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 15 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 7.9%
- Drive alone
- 63.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.9%
Machias vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Machias | 751 | $74,178 | $49,600 | $1,102 |
| Lime Lake | 656 | $46,686 | $108,200 | $890 |
| Delevan | 1,275 | $64,194 | $116,300 | $817 |
| Franklinville | 1,938 | $72,115 | $97,100 | $719 |
| West Valley | 489 | $70,357 | $126,700 | — |
| Arcade | 1,915 | $58,695 | $172,300 | $805 |
| Springville | 4,190 | $71,996 | $195,300 | $710 |
| Rushford | 315 | $55,909 | $66,500 | — |
| Ellicottville | 348 | $86,042 | $377,300 | $1,160 |
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What is the median household income in Machias, NY?
The median household income in Machias is $74,178, 14% 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 Machias?
The median home value in Machias is $49,600, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Machias?
The median gross rent in Machias is $1,102 per month, about 12.5% of household income.
Is Machias, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 88% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%. Minuses: median household income 14% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 15.7%.
What is the median age in Machias?
The median age in Machias is 50.8 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Machias?
The average commute to work in Machias is 15 minutes; 7.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Machias?
The unemployment rate in Machias is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Machias?
6.5% of adults in Machias 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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