Living in Paul Smiths, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Paul Smiths · Census data 2020–2024
Paul Smiths has 623 residents with a median age of 20.5. .
Paul Smiths is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Paul Smiths at a glance
- Population
- 623
- Median age
- 20.5State: 39.8
- Homeowners
- 0%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 100%
- Average commute
- 8 min
Is Paul Smiths a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 8 minutes.
Cons: Unemployment of 9.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Housing in Paul Smiths: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3
- Owner-occupied
- 0%
- Renter-occupied
- 100%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
Paul Smiths demographics
- Population
- 623
- Median age
- 20.5
- Under 18
- 1%
- 65 and older
- 0%
- Households
- 3
- Foreign-born
- 5%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Paul Smiths ›
Education in Paul Smiths
100% of adults 25 and older in Paul Smiths have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Paul Smiths
- Unemployment rate
- 9.9%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 8 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 15%
- Drive alone
- 27.6%
- Public transit
- 2%
- Walk to work
- 38.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Paul Smiths vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Smiths | 623 | — | — | — |
| Saranac Lake | 4,965 | $61,967 | $199,900 | $853 |
| Lake Placid | 2,306 | $41,612 | $400,000 | $1,102 |
| Tupper Lake | 2,929 | $56,902 | $117,300 | $779 |
| Wilmington | 904 | $90,625 | $307,000 | $1,179 |
| St. Regis Falls | 316 | $55,625 | $102,600 | $682 |
| Redford | 340 | $98,958 | $70,500 | — |
| Lyon Mountain | 312 | $47,143 | $45,800 | $682 |
| Au Sable Forks | 369 | $52,656 | $130,800 | $792 |
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Is Paul Smiths, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 8 minutes. Minuses: unemployment of 9.9%.
What is the median age in Paul Smiths?
The median age in Paul Smiths is 20.5 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Paul Smiths?
The average commute to work in Paul Smiths is 8 minutes; 15% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Paul Smiths?
The unemployment rate in Paul Smiths is 9.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Paul Smiths?
100% of adults in Paul Smiths 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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