Living in South Ilion, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Ilion · Census data 2020–2024
South Ilion has 195 residents with a median age of 30.2. The median household income is $103,333 (20% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $78,700.
South Ilion is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
South Ilion at a glance
- Population
- 195
- Median age
- 30.2State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $103,333State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $78,700State: $423,800
- Homeowners
- 83.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.5%
Is South Ilion a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 20% higher than the New York median; home values 81% lower than the state median.
Cons: Unemployment of 12%; a poverty rate of 40%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in South Ilion
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Ilion the median home value is $78,700, 76% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,625 a month in housing costs.
South Ilion median household income
The median household income in South Ilion is $103,333 and the income per person is $31,637. 40% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in South Ilion: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 56
- Owner-occupied
- 83.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.1%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 3.48
South Ilion demographics
- Population
- 195
- Median age
- 30.2
- Under 18
- 43.6%
- 65 and older
- 0%
- Households
- 56
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Ilion ›
Education in South Ilion
15.5% of adults 25 and older in South Ilion have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 9.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Ilion
- Unemployment rate
- 12%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- —State: 33 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
South Ilion vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Ilion | 195 | $103,333 | $78,700 | — |
| Ilion | 7,593 | $62,843 | $108,700 | $694 |
| East Frankfort | 571 | $57,833 | $109,500 | $963 |
| Mohawk | 2,520 | $72,813 | $124,600 | $705 |
| Frankfort | 2,503 | $50,909 | $128,200 | $874 |
| Herkimer | 7,566 | $48,529 | $133,200 | $821 |
| East Herkimer | 659 | $86,154 | $128,000 | $825 |
| Clayville | 254 | $79,286 | $137,500 | $843 |
| West Winfield | 837 | $76,667 | $151,300 | $679 |
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What is the median household income in South Ilion, NY?
The median household income in South Ilion is $103,333, 20% 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 Ilion?
The median home value in South Ilion is $78,700, compared with $423,800 in New York.
Is South Ilion, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 20% higher than the New York median; home values 81% lower than the state median. Minuses: unemployment of 12%; a poverty rate of 40%.
What is the median age in South Ilion?
The median age in South Ilion is 30.2 years (New York: 39.8).
What is the unemployment rate in South Ilion?
The unemployment rate in South Ilion is 12% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Ilion?
15.5% of adults in South Ilion 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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