Living in Parish, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Parish · Census data 2020–2024
Parish has 601 residents with a median age of 35. The median household income is $88,333 (about the same as the New York median), the median home value is $129,300, the median rent is $781/month.
Parish is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Parish at a glance
- Population
- 601
- Median age
- 35State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $88,333State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $129,300State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $781/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 70.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.6%
- Average commute
- 37 min
Is Parish a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the New York median; home values 69% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5.7%; a poverty rate of 4.4%.
Cons: An average commute of 37 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Parish
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Parish the median home value is $129,300, 61% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $781 per month, which is 22.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,487 a month in housing costs.
Parish median household income
The median household income in Parish is $88,333 and the income per person is $39,659. 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Parish: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 267
- Owner-occupied
- 70.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.5%
- Vacant
- 12.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.57
Parish demographics
- Population
- 601
- Median age
- 35
- Under 18
- 27.1%
- 65 and older
- 16%
- Households
- 234
- Foreign-born
- 2.3%
- Veterans
- 14%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Parish ›
Education in Parish
16.6% of adults 25 and older in Parish have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 7.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Parish
- Unemployment rate
- 5.7%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 37 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 14.8%
- Drive alone
- 64.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.2%
Parish vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parish | 601 | $88,333 | $129,300 | $781 |
| Mexico | 2,241 | $73,229 | $167,100 | $893 |
| Central Square | 2,163 | $69,500 | $196,000 | $908 |
| Altmar | 243 | $46,250 | $88,800 | $965 |
| Pulaski | 2,156 | $50,481 | $158,100 | $868 |
| Sand Ridge | 838 | $34,821 | $211,500 | — |
| Constantia | 1,371 | $107,885 | $175,700 | — |
| Brewerton | 4,330 | $82,813 | $195,600 | — |
| Phoenix | 2,329 | $59,327 | $157,000 | $976 |
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Parish ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Parish: FAQ
What is the median household income in Parish, NY?
The median household income in Parish is $88,333, about the same as 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 Parish?
The median home value in Parish is $129,300, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Parish?
The median gross rent in Parish is $781 per month, about 22.1% of household income.
Is Parish, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the New York median; home values 69% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5.7%; a poverty rate of 4.4%. Minuses: an average commute of 37 minutes.
What is the median age in Parish?
The median age in Parish is 35 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Parish?
The average commute to work in Parish is 37 minutes; 14.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Parish?
The unemployment rate in Parish is 5.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Parish?
16.6% of adults in Parish 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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