Living in St. Bonaventure, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of St. Bonaventure · Census data 2020–2024
St. Bonaventure has 1,976 residents with a median age of 20.5. The median home value is $125,300, the median rent is $588/month.
St. Bonaventure at a glance
- Population
- 1,976
- Median age
- 20.5State: 39.8
- Median home value
- $125,300State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $588/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 78.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.4%
- Average commute
- 15 min
Is St. Bonaventure a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 70% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes; unemployment of 6%.
Cons: A poverty rate of 19.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in St. Bonaventure
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In St. Bonaventure the median home value is $125,300, 62% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $588 per month, which is 35.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,255 a month in housing costs.
Housing in St. Bonaventure: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 279
- Owner-occupied
- 78.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.6%
- Vacant
- 7.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 1.50
St. Bonaventure demographics
- Population
- 1,976
- Median age
- 20.5
- Under 18
- 1.1%
- 65 and older
- 10%
- Households
- 259
- Foreign-born
- 5.9%
- Veterans
- 3.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of St. Bonaventure ›
Education in St. Bonaventure
30.4% of adults 25 and older in St. Bonaventure have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 10% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in St. Bonaventure
- Unemployment rate
- 6%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 15 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 14.1%
- Drive alone
- 46.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 33.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.4%
St. Bonaventure vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Bonaventure | 1,976 | — | $125,300 | $588 |
| Allegany | 1,740 | $70,625 | $164,100 | $772 |
| Olean | 13,738 | $51,261 | $86,100 | $794 |
| Weston Mills | 1,431 | $79,712 | $155,300 | $775 |
| Portville | 951 | $61,793 | $102,900 | $660 |
| Limestone | 480 | $39,583 | $84,700 | — |
| Otto | 1,328 | $53,214 | $102,400 | $640 |
| Foster Brook | 942 | $98,049 | $112,600 | — |
| Eldred | 566 | $49,063 | $125,900 | $531 |
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What is the average home price in St. Bonaventure?
The median home value in St. Bonaventure is $125,300, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in St. Bonaventure?
The median gross rent in St. Bonaventure is $588 per month, about 35.5% of household income.
Is St. Bonaventure, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 70% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes; unemployment of 6%. Minuses: a poverty rate of 19.3%.
What is the median age in St. Bonaventure?
The median age in St. Bonaventure is 20.5 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in St. Bonaventure?
The average commute to work in St. Bonaventure is 15 minutes; 14.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in St. Bonaventure?
The unemployment rate in St. Bonaventure is 6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is St. Bonaventure?
30.4% of adults in St. Bonaventure 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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