Living in North Hornell, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Hornell · Census data 2020–2024
North Hornell has 1,043 residents with a median age of 51.3. The median household income is $78,750 (8% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $161,700, the median rent is $684/month.
North Hornell is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
North Hornell at a glance
- Population
- 1,043
- Median age
- 51.3State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $78,750State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $161,700State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $684/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 69.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34.6%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is North Hornell a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 62% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.3%.
Cons: Median household income 8% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 15.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in North Hornell
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Hornell the median home value is $161,700, 51% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $684 per month, which is 18% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,462 a month in housing costs.
North Hornell median household income
The median household income in North Hornell is $78,750 and the income per person is $46,198. 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in North Hornell: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 468
- Owner-occupied
- 69.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.8%
- Vacant
- 7.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1951
- Average household size
- 2.19
North Hornell demographics
- Population
- 1,043
- Median age
- 51.3
- Under 18
- 17%
- 65 and older
- 29.6%
- Households
- 432
- Foreign-born
- 3.7%
- Veterans
- 17.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Hornell ›
Education in North Hornell
34.6% of adults 25 and older in North Hornell have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 18.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Hornell
- Unemployment rate
- 15.6%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 10.2%
- Drive alone
- 75.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 8.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.6%
North Hornell vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Hornell | 1,043 | $78,750 | $161,700 | $684 |
| Hornell | 8,152 | $47,385 | $94,500 | $784 |
| Arkport | 897 | $74,250 | $125,600 | $927 |
| Almond | 368 | $57,083 | $90,400 | $1,075 |
| Canisteo | 2,085 | $53,558 | $111,000 | $795 |
| Alfred | 4,819 | $40,625 | $170,800 | $899 |
| Canaseraga | 422 | $70,208 | $68,100 | $908 |
| Avoca | 1,023 | $66,389 | $84,200 | $816 |
| Cohocton | 946 | $66,250 | $84,100 | $693 |
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What is the median household income in North Hornell, NY?
The median household income in North Hornell is $78,750, 8% 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 Hornell?
The median home value in North Hornell is $161,700, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in North Hornell?
The median gross rent in North Hornell is $684 per month, about 18% of household income.
Is North Hornell, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 62% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.3%. Minuses: median household income 8% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 15.6%.
What is the median age in North Hornell?
The median age in North Hornell is 51.3 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in North Hornell?
The average commute to work in North Hornell is 22 minutes; 10.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Hornell?
The unemployment rate in North Hornell is 15.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Hornell?
34.6% of adults in North Hornell 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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