Living in North Collins, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Collins · Census data 2020–2024
North Collins has 1,081 residents with a median age of 40.6. The median household income is $66,607 (23% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $123,100, the median rent is $853/month.
North Collins is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
North Collins at a glance
- Population
- 1,081
- Median age
- 40.6State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $66,607State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $123,100State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $853/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 54.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.7%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is North Collins a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 71% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.8%.
Cons: Median household income 23% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 7.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in North Collins
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Collins the median home value is $123,100, 63% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $853 per month, which is 26.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,324 a month in housing costs.
North Collins median household income
The median household income in North Collins is $66,607 and the income per person is $34,158. 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in North Collins: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 555
- Owner-occupied
- 54.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 45.3%
- Vacant
- 9.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1946
- Average household size
- 2.12
North Collins demographics
- Population
- 1,081
- Median age
- 40.6
- Under 18
- 24.1%
- 65 and older
- 13%
- Households
- 503
- Foreign-born
- 0.2%
- Veterans
- 6.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Collins ›
Education in North Collins
23.7% of adults 25 and older in North Collins have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 7.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Collins
- Unemployment rate
- 7.6%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 9.7%
- Drive alone
- 79.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.5%
North Collins vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Collins | 1,081 | $66,607 | $123,100 | $853 |
| Eden | 3,113 | $84,900 | $237,200 | $841 |
| Angola | 2,411 | $81,108 | $165,600 | $841 |
| Angola on the Lake | 1,707 | $54,743 | $160,800 | $1,508 |
| Farnham | 435 | $97,857 | $134,400 | $1,057 |
| Lake Erie Beach | 3,279 | $59,968 | $162,500 | — |
| Highland-on-the-Lake | 3,584 | $87,800 | $186,300 | $1,000 |
| Gowanda | 2,683 | $51,828 | $96,400 | $753 |
| North Boston | 2,358 | $62,377 | $265,400 | $1,359 |
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What is the median household income in North Collins, NY?
The median household income in North Collins is $66,607, 23% 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 Collins?
The median home value in North Collins is $123,100, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in North Collins?
The median gross rent in North Collins is $853 per month, about 26.3% of household income.
Is North Collins, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 71% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.8%. Minuses: median household income 23% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 7.6%.
What is the median age in North Collins?
The median age in North Collins is 40.6 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in North Collins?
The average commute to work in North Collins is 24 minutes; 9.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Collins?
The unemployment rate in North Collins is 7.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Collins?
23.7% of adults in North Collins 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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