Living in North Gates, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Gates · Census data 2020–2024
North Gates has 9,904 residents with a median age of 42.2. The median household income is $76,277 (11% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $163,400, the median rent is $1,137/month.
North Gates at a glance
- Population
- 9,904
- Median age
- 42.2State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $76,277State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $163,400State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,137/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 55.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.3%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is North Gates a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 61% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 9.3%.
Cons: Median household income 11% lower than the New York median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in North Gates
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Gates the median home value is $163,400, 51% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,137 per month, which is 25.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,466 a month in housing costs.
North Gates median household income
The median household income in North Gates is $76,277 and the income per person is $38,992. 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in North Gates: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,755
- Owner-occupied
- 55.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 44.1%
- Vacant
- 6.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.22
North Gates demographics
- Population
- 9,904
- Median age
- 42.2
- Under 18
- 17.8%
- 65 and older
- 19.4%
- Households
- 4,448
- Foreign-born
- 17.9%
- Veterans
- 5.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Gates ›
Education in North Gates
26.3% of adults 25 and older in North Gates have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 11.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Gates
- Unemployment rate
- 3.4%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 13.4%
- Drive alone
- 73.4%
- Public transit
- 0.9%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.9%
North Gates vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Gates | 9,904 | $76,277 | $163,400 | $1,137 |
| Gates | 4,691 | $54,647 | $168,600 | $2,110 |
| Greece | 13,943 | $65,849 | $169,300 | $1,168 |
| Rochester | 208,772 | $47,213 | $139,600 | $1,081 |
| Spencerport | 3,630 | $81,029 | $188,400 | $1,047 |
| Rochester Institute of Technology | 6,959 | $20,192 | — | $1,037 |
| Irondequoit | 50,657 | $79,162 | $182,500 | $1,159 |
| Brighton | 36,834 | $85,467 | $282,100 | $1,350 |
| Hilton | 5,968 | $87,377 | $190,800 | $1,262 |
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What is the median household income in North Gates, NY?
The median household income in North Gates is $76,277, 11% 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 Gates?
The median home value in North Gates is $163,400, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in North Gates?
The median gross rent in North Gates is $1,137 per month, about 25.8% of household income.
Is North Gates, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 61% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 9.3%. Minuses: median household income 11% lower than the New York median.
What is the median age in North Gates?
The median age in North Gates is 42.2 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in North Gates?
The average commute to work in North Gates is 18 minutes; 13.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Gates?
The unemployment rate in North Gates is 3.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Gates?
26.3% of adults in North Gates 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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