Living in Prattsburgh, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Prattsburgh · Census data 2020–2024
Prattsburgh has 650 residents with a median age of 35.4. The median household income is $84,135 (about the same as the New York median), the median home value is $105,400, the median rent is $1,519/month.
Prattsburgh is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Prattsburgh at a glance
- Population
- 650
- Median age
- 35.4State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $84,135State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $105,400State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,519/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 87.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.6%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Prattsburgh a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 75% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the New York median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Prattsburgh
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Prattsburgh the median home value is $105,400, 68% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,519 per month, which is 40.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,444 a month in housing costs.
Prattsburgh median household income
The median household income in Prattsburgh is $84,135 and the income per person is $29,814. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Prattsburgh: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 282
- Owner-occupied
- 87.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.7%
- Vacant
- 30.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 3.30
30.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Prattsburgh has many vacation and second homes.
Prattsburgh demographics
- Population
- 650
- Median age
- 35.4
- Under 18
- 30.3%
- 65 and older
- 7.7%
- Households
- 197
- Foreign-born
- 9.2%
- Veterans
- 7.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Prattsburgh ›
Education in Prattsburgh
32.6% of adults 25 and older in Prattsburgh have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 12.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Prattsburgh
- Unemployment rate
- 3.9%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 13%
- Drive alone
- 76%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 9.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.9%
Prattsburgh vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prattsburgh | 650 | $84,135 | $105,400 | $1,519 |
| Naples | 1,028 | $53,611 | $156,400 | $881 |
| Hammondsport | 506 | $70,341 | $211,900 | $761 |
| Avoca | 1,023 | $66,389 | $84,200 | $816 |
| Cohocton | 946 | $66,250 | $84,100 | $693 |
| Keuka Park | 1,121 | $96,042 | $272,700 | — |
| Bath | 5,560 | $47,150 | $101,700 | $735 |
| Penn Yan | 4,714 | $60,190 | $152,700 | $663 |
| Dundee | 2,001 | $44,583 | $95,900 | $703 |
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What is the median household income in Prattsburgh, NY?
The median household income in Prattsburgh is $84,135, 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 Prattsburgh?
The median home value in Prattsburgh is $105,400, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Prattsburgh?
The median gross rent in Prattsburgh is $1,519 per month, about 40.4% of household income.
Is Prattsburgh, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 75% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the New York median.
What is the median age in Prattsburgh?
The median age in Prattsburgh is 35.4 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Prattsburgh?
The average commute to work in Prattsburgh is 24 minutes; 13% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Prattsburgh?
The unemployment rate in Prattsburgh is 3.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Prattsburgh?
32.6% of adults in Prattsburgh 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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