Living in Ovid, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ovid · Census data 2020–2024
Ovid has 402 residents with a median age of 39.4. The median household income is $79,583 (7% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $121,400, the median rent is $1,182/month.
Ovid is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Ovid at a glance
- Population
- 402
- Median age
- 39.4State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $79,583State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $121,400State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,182/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 59.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.6%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Ovid a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 71% lower than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 8.2%.
Cons: Median household income 7% lower than the New York median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Ovid
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ovid the median home value is $121,400, 64% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,182 per month, which is 22.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,242 a month in housing costs.
Ovid median household income
The median household income in Ovid is $79,583 and the income per person is $41,296. 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Ovid: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 248
- Owner-occupied
- 59.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 40.4%
- Vacant
- 24.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1951
- Average household size
- 2.14
Ovid demographics
- Population
- 402
- Median age
- 39.4
- Under 18
- 11.9%
- 65 and older
- 25.9%
- Households
- 188
- Foreign-born
- 2.7%
- Veterans
- 2.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ovid ›
Education in Ovid
21.6% of adults 25 and older in Ovid have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 6.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ovid
- Unemployment rate
- 2.9%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 3.9%
- Drive alone
- 75.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.6%
Ovid vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ovid | 402 | $79,583 | $121,400 | $1,182 |
| Lodi | 307 | $54,125 | $114,100 | $950 |
| Romulus | 265 | $45,417 | $89,200 | — |
| Interlaken | 493 | $59,028 | $143,900 | $1,214 |
| Dresden | 272 | $70,729 | $110,800 | $718 |
| Aurora | 651 | $71,250 | $262,500 | $1,350 |
| Penn Yan | 4,714 | $60,190 | $152,700 | $663 |
| Trumansburg | 1,665 | $68,967 | $287,000 | $954 |
| Dundee | 2,001 | $44,583 | $95,900 | $703 |
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What is the median household income in Ovid, NY?
The median household income in Ovid is $79,583, 7% 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 Ovid?
The median home value in Ovid is $121,400, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Ovid?
The median gross rent in Ovid is $1,182 per month, about 22.5% of household income.
Is Ovid, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 71% lower than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 8.2%. Minuses: median household income 7% lower than the New York median.
What is the median age in Ovid?
The median age in Ovid is 39.4 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Ovid?
The average commute to work in Ovid is 29 minutes; 3.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ovid?
The unemployment rate in Ovid is 2.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ovid?
21.6% of adults in Ovid 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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