Living in Sanborn, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sanborn · Census data 2020–2024
Sanborn has 1,573 residents with a median age of 38. The median household income is $82,122 (4% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $235,600, the median rent is $1,049/month.
Sanborn at a glance
- Population
- 1,573
- Median age
- 38State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $82,122State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $235,600State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,049/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 72.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Sanborn a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 44% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 2.1%.
Cons: Median household income 4% lower than the New York median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Sanborn
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sanborn the median home value is $235,600, 29% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,049 per month, which is 19.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,587 a month in housing costs.
Sanborn median household income
The median household income in Sanborn is $82,122 and the income per person is $37,594. 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Sanborn: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 549
- Owner-occupied
- 72.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.9%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 2.55
Sanborn demographics
- Population
- 1,573
- Median age
- 38
- Under 18
- 20%
- 65 and older
- 11.9%
- Households
- 549
- Foreign-born
- 1.3%
- Veterans
- 4.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sanborn ›
Education in Sanborn
32% of adults 25 and older in Sanborn have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 12% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sanborn
- Unemployment rate
- 4.4%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 13.8%
- Drive alone
- 67.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 7.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.1%
Sanborn vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanborn | 1,573 | $82,122 | $235,600 | $1,049 |
| North Tonawanda | 30,198 | $66,961 | $197,200 | $934 |
| Ransomville | 1,564 | $83,400 | $218,200 | $900 |
| Niagara Falls | 47,987 | $49,101 | $115,300 | $823 |
| Lewiston | 2,588 | $73,821 | $238,100 | $1,131 |
| Tonawanda | 15,030 | $58,326 | $173,600 | $835 |
| Lockport | 20,610 | $62,410 | $139,900 | $945 |
| South Lockport | 9,144 | $56,166 | $163,600 | $711 |
| Youngstown | 1,758 | $81,369 | $216,100 | $900 |
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What is the median household income in Sanborn, NY?
The median household income in Sanborn is $82,122, 4% 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 Sanborn?
The median home value in Sanborn is $235,600, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Sanborn?
The median gross rent in Sanborn is $1,049 per month, about 19.3% of household income.
Is Sanborn, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 44% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 2.1%. Minuses: median household income 4% lower than the New York median.
What is the median age in Sanborn?
The median age in Sanborn is 38 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Sanborn?
The average commute to work in Sanborn is 18 minutes; 13.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sanborn?
The unemployment rate in Sanborn is 4.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sanborn?
32% of adults in Sanborn 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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