Living in Varna, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Varna · Census data 2020–2024
Varna has 687 residents with a median age of 28.9. The median household income is $70,227 (18% lower than the New York median), the median rent is $1,759/month.
Varna is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Varna at a glance
- Population
- 687
- Median age
- 28.9State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $70,227State: $85,974
- Median rent
- $1,759/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 38.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 63.8%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Varna a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 25.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Varna
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Varna the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $1,759 per month, which is 33.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,419 a month in housing costs.
Varna median household income
The median household income in Varna is $70,227 and the income per person is $48,730. 25.2% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Varna: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 393
- Owner-occupied
- 38.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 61.5%
- Vacant
- 8.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 1.92
Varna demographics
- Population
- 687
- Median age
- 28.9
- Under 18
- 11.8%
- 65 and older
- 17.5%
- Households
- 358
- Foreign-born
- 10.3%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Varna ›
Education in Varna
63.8% of adults 25 and older in Varna have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 41% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Varna
- Unemployment rate
- 4.3%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 18.6%
- Drive alone
- 43.3%
- Public transit
- 10%
- Walk to work
- 7%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.8%
Varna vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varna | 687 | $70,227 | — | $1,759 |
| Forest Home | 1,303 | $59,018 | $499,300 | $1,379 |
| Northeast Ithaca | 2,661 | $95,250 | $402,000 | $1,738 |
| East Ithaca | 1,918 | $116,410 | $332,700 | $1,234 |
| Cayuga Heights | 4,000 | $166,526 | $433,000 | $1,700 |
| Ithaca | 32,814 | $48,784 | $342,700 | $1,447 |
| Lansing | 3,876 | $72,364 | $516,900 | $1,726 |
| South Hill | 6,951 | $104,211 | $353,800 | $1,991 |
| Northwest Ithaca | 2,225 | $56,753 | $312,900 | $1,185 |
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What is the median household income in Varna, NY?
The median household income in Varna is $70,227, 18% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Varna?
The median gross rent in Varna is $1,759 per month, about 33.9% of household income.
Is Varna, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 25.2%.
What is the median age in Varna?
The median age in Varna is 28.9 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Varna?
The average commute to work in Varna is 21 minutes; 18.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Varna?
The unemployment rate in Varna is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Varna?
63.8% of adults in Varna 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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