Living in Springwater, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Springwater · Census data 2020–2024
Springwater has 584 residents with a median age of 44.2. The median household income is $75,551 (12% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $140,300, the median rent is $979/month.
Springwater is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Springwater at a glance
- Population
- 584
- Median age
- 44.2State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $75,551State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $140,300State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $979/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 67.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Springwater a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 67% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2%.
Cons: Median household income 12% lower than the New York median; an average commute of 35 minutes; a poverty rate of 27.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Springwater
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Springwater the median home value is $140,300, 58% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $979 per month, which is 43.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,681 a month in housing costs.
Springwater median household income
The median household income in Springwater is $75,551 and the income per person is $27,323. 27.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Springwater: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 318
- Owner-occupied
- 67.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.4%
- Vacant
- 24.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.37
Springwater demographics
- Population
- 584
- Median age
- 44.2
- Under 18
- 18.7%
- 65 and older
- 15.1%
- Households
- 241
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 14.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Springwater ›
Education in Springwater
7% of adults 25 and older in Springwater have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 5.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Springwater
- Unemployment rate
- 2%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 3.9%
- Drive alone
- 84.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.4%
Springwater vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springwater | 584 | $75,551 | $140,300 | $979 |
| Wayland | 2,007 | $74,688 | $99,500 | $808 |
| Dansville | 4,653 | $57,329 | $118,600 | $906 |
| Conesus | 122 | $102,841 | $181,900 | — |
| Cumminsville | 132 | $82,396 | $96,300 | — |
| Groveland Station | 463 | $79,542 | $141,100 | — |
| Naples | 1,028 | $53,611 | $156,400 | $881 |
| Cohocton | 946 | $66,250 | $84,100 | $693 |
| Hemlock | 778 | $109,159 | $206,700 | — |
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What is the median household income in Springwater, NY?
The median household income in Springwater is $75,551, 12% 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 Springwater?
The median home value in Springwater is $140,300, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Springwater?
The median gross rent in Springwater is $979 per month, about 43.6% of household income.
Is Springwater, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 67% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2%. Minuses: median household income 12% lower than the New York median; an average commute of 35 minutes; a poverty rate of 27.6%.
What is the median age in Springwater?
The median age in Springwater is 44.2 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Springwater?
The average commute to work in Springwater is 35 minutes; 3.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Springwater?
The unemployment rate in Springwater is 2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Springwater?
7% of adults in Springwater 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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