Living in South Hill, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Hill · Census data 2020–2024
South Hill has 6,951 residents with a median age of 20.4. The median household income is $104,211 (21% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $353,800, the median rent is $1,991/month.
South Hill at a glance
- Population
- 6,951
- Median age
- 20.4State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $104,211State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $353,800State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,991/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 66.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 67.8%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is South Hill a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 21% higher than the New York median; home values 17% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 12.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in South Hill
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Hill the median home value is $353,800, 6% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,991 per month, which is 49.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,408 a month in housing costs.
South Hill median household income
The median household income in South Hill is $104,211 and the income per person is $19,925. 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in South Hill: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,261
- Owner-occupied
- 66.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.7%
- Vacant
- 7.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.14
South Hill demographics
- Population
- 6,951
- Median age
- 20.4
- Under 18
- 6.3%
- 65 and older
- 7.3%
- Households
- 1,166
- Foreign-born
- 13.4%
- Veterans
- 0.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Hill ›
Education in South Hill
67.8% of adults 25 and older in South Hill have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 39.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Hill
- Unemployment rate
- 4.4%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 15.6%
- Drive alone
- 51.2%
- Public transit
- 2.7%
- Walk to work
- 21.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.2%
South Hill vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Hill | 6,951 | $104,211 | $353,800 | $1,991 |
| East Ithaca | 1,918 | $116,410 | $332,700 | $1,234 |
| Ithaca | 32,814 | $48,784 | $342,700 | $1,447 |
| Forest Home | 1,303 | $59,018 | $499,300 | $1,379 |
| Cayuga Heights | 4,000 | $166,526 | $433,000 | $1,700 |
| Danby | 540 | $145,781 | $325,800 | — |
| Varna | 687 | $70,227 | — | $1,759 |
| Northwest Ithaca | 2,225 | $56,753 | $312,900 | $1,185 |
| Northeast Ithaca | 2,661 | $95,250 | $402,000 | $1,738 |
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What is the median household income in South Hill, NY?
The median household income in South Hill is $104,211, 21% higher 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 South Hill?
The median home value in South Hill is $353,800, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in South Hill?
The median gross rent in South Hill is $1,991 per month, about 49.9% of household income.
Is South Hill, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 21% higher than the New York median; home values 17% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 12.7%.
What is the median age in South Hill?
The median age in South Hill is 20.4 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in South Hill?
The average commute to work in South Hill is 18 minutes; 15.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Hill?
The unemployment rate in South Hill is 4.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Hill?
67.8% of adults in South Hill 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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