Living in Port Leyden, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Port Leyden · Census data 2020–2024
Port Leyden has 659 residents with a median age of 36.3. The median household income is $45,833 (47% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $114,300, the median rent is $703/month.
Port Leyden is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Port Leyden at a glance
- Population
- 659
- Median age
- 36.3State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $45,833State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $114,300State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $703/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 49.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 5.2%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Port Leyden a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 73% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 47% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 12.8%; a poverty rate of 15.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Port Leyden
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Port Leyden the median home value is $114,300, 66% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $703 per month, which is 23.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $950 a month in housing costs.
Port Leyden median household income
The median household income in Port Leyden is $45,833 and the income per person is $22,450. 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Port Leyden: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 335
- Owner-occupied
- 49.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 50.7%
- Vacant
- 9.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.12
Port Leyden demographics
- Population
- 659
- Median age
- 36.3
- Under 18
- 23.1%
- 65 and older
- 23.1%
- Households
- 302
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 11%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Port Leyden ›
Education in Port Leyden
5.2% of adults 25 and older in Port Leyden have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 3.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Port Leyden
- Unemployment rate
- 12.8%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 2.4%
- Drive alone
- 75.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 7.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.4%
Port Leyden vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Leyden | 659 | $45,833 | $114,300 | $703 |
| Lyons Falls | 569 | $59,000 | $119,400 | $600 |
| Constableville | 332 | $68,750 | $126,300 | $811 |
| Turin | 297 | $103,246 | $114,600 | — |
| Boonville | 1,880 | $51,316 | $177,700 | $589 |
| Lowville | 3,404 | $68,450 | $164,000 | $765 |
| Remsen | 373 | $49,167 | $100,000 | $647 |
| Westernville | 195 | $46,875 | $147,300 | $1,053 |
| Old Forge | 574 | $75,076 | $322,800 | $1,164 |
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What is the median household income in Port Leyden, NY?
The median household income in Port Leyden is $45,833, 47% 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 Port Leyden?
The median home value in Port Leyden is $114,300, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Port Leyden?
The median gross rent in Port Leyden is $703 per month, about 23.4% of household income.
Is Port Leyden, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 73% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income 47% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 12.8%; a poverty rate of 15.8%.
What is the median age in Port Leyden?
The median age in Port Leyden is 36.3 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Port Leyden?
The average commute to work in Port Leyden is 22 minutes; 2.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Port Leyden?
The unemployment rate in Port Leyden is 12.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Port Leyden?
5.2% of adults in Port Leyden 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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