Living in North Bay, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Bay · Census data 2020–2024
North Bay has 257 residents with a median age of 51.6. The median household income is $55,721 (35% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $68,500.
North Bay is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
North Bay at a glance
- Population
- 257
- Median age
- 51.6State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $55,721State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $68,500State: $423,800
- Homeowners
- 84.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.2%
Is North Bay a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 84% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 35% lower than the New York median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in North Bay
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Bay the median home value is $68,500, 79% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
North Bay median household income
The median household income in North Bay is $55,721 and the income per person is $32,971. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in North Bay: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 201
- Owner-occupied
- 84.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.6%
- Vacant
- 29.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 1.82
North Bay demographics
- Population
- 257
- Median age
- 51.6
- Under 18
- 19.8%
- 65 and older
- 43.6%
- Households
- 141
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Bay ›
Education in North Bay
26.2% of adults 25 and older in North Bay have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Bay
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- —State: 33 min
- Work from home
- 42.9%
- Drive alone
- 34.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 22.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 55.3%
North Bay vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Bay | 257 | $55,721 | $68,500 | — |
| Sylvan Beach | 881 | $57,000 | $180,100 | $1,008 |
| Cleveland | 785 | $77,857 | $123,600 | $1,163 |
| Camden | 2,695 | $78,375 | $177,600 | $748 |
| Durhamville | 749 | $132,586 | $211,400 | $650 |
| Canastota | 4,487 | $74,015 | $144,800 | $930 |
| Wampsville | 540 | $73,000 | $172,400 | $991 |
| Verona | 1,389 | $84,925 | $182,400 | $1,344 |
| Oneida | 10,171 | $61,597 | $160,100 | $903 |
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What is the median household income in North Bay, NY?
The median household income in North Bay is $55,721, 35% 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 North Bay?
The median home value in North Bay is $68,500, compared with $423,800 in New York.
Is North Bay, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 84% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 35% lower than the New York median.
What is the median age in North Bay?
The median age in North Bay is 51.6 years (New York: 39.8).
What is the unemployment rate in North Bay?
The unemployment rate in North Bay is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Bay?
26.2% of adults in North Bay 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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