Living in Theresa, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Theresa · Census data 2020–2024
Theresa has 945 residents with a median age of 29.5. The median household income is $58,583 (32% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $164,900, the median rent is $946/month.
Theresa is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Theresa at a glance
- Population
- 945
- Median age
- 29.5State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $58,583State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $164,900State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $946/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 58.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.5%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Theresa a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 61% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%.
Cons: Median household income 32% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 14.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Theresa
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Theresa the median home value is $164,900, 50% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $946 per month, which is 23.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,464 a month in housing costs.
Theresa median household income
The median household income in Theresa is $58,583 and the income per person is $32,927. 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Theresa: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 397
- Owner-occupied
- 58.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.8%
- Vacant
- 9.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 2.63
Theresa demographics
- Population
- 945
- Median age
- 29.5
- Under 18
- 21.6%
- 65 and older
- 10.4%
- Households
- 359
- Foreign-born
- 2%
- Veterans
- 12%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Theresa ›
Education in Theresa
6.5% of adults 25 and older in Theresa have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 3.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Theresa
- Unemployment rate
- 2.9%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 4.9%
- Drive alone
- 88.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.9%
Theresa vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theresa | 945 | $58,583 | $164,900 | $946 |
| Plessis | 176 | $155,053 | $152,100 | — |
| Redwood | 371 | $109,643 | $183,000 | $1,556 |
| Philadelphia | 821 | $69,732 | $160,400 | $850 |
| La Fargeville | 512 | $61,250 | $307,100 | $750 |
| Evans Mills | 653 | $71,250 | $180,500 | $700 |
| Antwerp | 683 | $56,964 | $128,100 | $806 |
| Alexandria Bay | 1,212 | $55,048 | $154,100 | $625 |
| Fort Drum | 16,065 | $62,291 | — | $1,622 |
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What is the median household income in Theresa, NY?
The median household income in Theresa is $58,583, 32% 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 Theresa?
The median home value in Theresa is $164,900, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Theresa?
The median gross rent in Theresa is $946 per month, about 23.5% of household income.
Is Theresa, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 61% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%. Minuses: median household income 32% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 14.3%.
What is the median age in Theresa?
The median age in Theresa is 29.5 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Theresa?
The average commute to work in Theresa is 28 minutes; 4.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Theresa?
The unemployment rate in Theresa is 2.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Theresa?
6.5% of adults in Theresa 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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