Living in Medina, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Medina · Census data 2020–2024
Medina has 5,770 residents with a median age of 39.2. The median household income is $59,231 (31% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $107,200, the median rent is $906/month.
Medina at a glance
- Population
- 5,770
- Median age
- 39.2State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $59,231State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $107,200State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $906/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 56.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.2%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Medina a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 75% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 12.3%.
Cons: Median household income 31% lower than the New York median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Medina
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Medina the median home value is $107,200, 68% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $906 per month, which is 21.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,288 a month in housing costs.
Medina median household income
The median household income in Medina is $59,231 and the income per person is $31,147. 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Medina: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,793
- Owner-occupied
- 56.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 43.1%
- Vacant
- 7.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.15
Medina demographics
- Population
- 5,770
- Median age
- 39.2
- Under 18
- 19.6%
- 65 and older
- 21.5%
- Households
- 2,580
- Foreign-born
- 2.4%
- Veterans
- 12.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Medina ›
Education in Medina
20.2% of adults 25 and older in Medina have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 9.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Medina
- Unemployment rate
- 3.3%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 10.5%
- Drive alone
- 72.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 6.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.9%
Medina vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medina | 5,770 | $59,231 | $107,200 | $906 |
| Middleport | 1,987 | $67,375 | $115,400 | $770 |
| Lyndonville | 771 | $66,000 | $139,900 | $788 |
| Albion | 5,506 | $41,581 | $82,300 | $881 |
| Gasport | 1,212 | $74,816 | $166,600 | — |
| Oakfield | 1,659 | $69,500 | $150,800 | $783 |
| Elba | 485 | $65,625 | $143,300 | $763 |
| Akron | 2,897 | $44,935 | $207,000 | $739 |
| Rapids | 1,655 | $121,875 | $294,700 | — |
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What is the median household income in Medina, NY?
The median household income in Medina is $59,231, 31% 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 Medina?
The median home value in Medina is $107,200, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Medina?
The median gross rent in Medina is $906 per month, about 21.3% of household income.
Is Medina, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 75% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 12.3%. Minuses: median household income 31% lower than the New York median.
What is the median age in Medina?
The median age in Medina is 39.2 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Medina?
The average commute to work in Medina is 26 minutes; 10.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Medina?
The unemployment rate in Medina is 3.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Medina?
20.2% of adults in Medina 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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