Living in Poland, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Poland · Census data 2020–2024
Poland has 449 residents with a median age of 29.8. The median household income is $61,250 (29% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $129,200, the median rent is $782/month.
Poland is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Poland at a glance
- Population
- 449
- Median age
- 29.8State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $61,250State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $129,200State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $782/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 66.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.6%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Poland a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 70% lower than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.4%.
Cons: Median household income 29% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 8.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Poland
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Poland the median home value is $129,200, 61% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $782 per month, which is 31.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,375 a month in housing costs.
Poland median household income
The median household income in Poland is $61,250 and the income per person is $33,146. 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Poland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 170
- Owner-occupied
- 66.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.5%
- Vacant
- 3.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.61
Poland demographics
- Population
- 449
- Median age
- 29.8
- Under 18
- 34.1%
- 65 and older
- 12.5%
- Households
- 164
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 5.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Poland ›
Education in Poland
21.6% of adults 25 and older in Poland have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Poland
- Unemployment rate
- 8.8%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 6.5%
- Drive alone
- 81.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.3%
Poland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 449 | $61,250 | $129,200 | $782 |
| Cold Brook | 164 | $104,444 | $150,000 | — |
| Newport | 491 | $86,750 | $156,300 | — |
| Prospect | 218 | $46,971 | $86,800 | — |
| Barneveld | 240 | $79,265 | — | — |
| Middleville | 652 | $84,125 | $163,100 | $1,125 |
| Remsen | 373 | $49,167 | $100,000 | $647 |
| Holland Patent | 360 | $72,596 | $234,800 | $835 |
| Marcy | 697 | $44,648 | $222,200 | $1,205 |
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What is the median household income in Poland, NY?
The median household income in Poland is $61,250, 29% 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 Poland?
The median home value in Poland is $129,200, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Poland?
The median gross rent in Poland is $782 per month, about 31.9% of household income.
Is Poland, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 70% lower than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.4%. Minuses: median household income 29% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 8.8%.
What is the median age in Poland?
The median age in Poland is 29.8 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Poland?
The average commute to work in Poland is 29 minutes; 6.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Poland?
The unemployment rate in Poland is 8.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Poland?
21.6% of adults in Poland 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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