Living in Washington Mills, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Washington Mills · Census data 2020–2024
Washington Mills has 2,112 residents with a median age of 41.6. The median household income is $134,397 (56% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $231,300, the median rent is $1,149/month.
Washington Mills at a glance
- Population
- 2,112
- Median age
- 41.6State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $134,397State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $231,300State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,149/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 59.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 47.4%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Washington Mills a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 56% higher than the New York median; home values 45% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 7.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Washington Mills
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Washington Mills the median home value is $231,300, 30% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,149 per month, which is 32.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,065 a month in housing costs.
Washington Mills median household income
The median household income in Washington Mills is $134,397 and the income per person is $50,362. 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Washington Mills: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,048
- Owner-occupied
- 59.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 40.3%
- Vacant
- 1.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 2.05
Washington Mills demographics
- Population
- 2,112
- Median age
- 41.6
- Under 18
- 14.2%
- 65 and older
- 7.3%
- Households
- 1,028
- Foreign-born
- 11.3%
- Veterans
- 4.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Washington Mills ›
Education in Washington Mills
47.4% of adults 25 and older in Washington Mills have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 22.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Washington Mills
- Unemployment rate
- 2.4%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 22.4%
- Drive alone
- 56.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.8%
Washington Mills vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Mills | 2,112 | $134,397 | $231,300 | $1,149 |
| Chadwicks | 791 | $75,960 | $117,400 | $907 |
| New Hartford | 1,989 | $82,717 | $224,400 | $1,582 |
| New York Mills | 3,856 | $57,578 | $207,700 | $909 |
| Utica | 64,217 | $52,484 | $151,300 | $951 |
| Yorkville | 2,613 | $72,969 | $156,300 | $985 |
| Clinton | 1,813 | $88,182 | $310,100 | $1,095 |
| Clayville | 254 | $79,286 | $137,500 | $843 |
| Whitesboro | 3,633 | $45,934 | $160,700 | $924 |
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What is the median household income in Washington Mills, NY?
The median household income in Washington Mills is $134,397, 56% 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 Washington Mills?
The median home value in Washington Mills is $231,300, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Washington Mills?
The median gross rent in Washington Mills is $1,149 per month, about 32.5% of household income.
Is Washington Mills, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 56% higher than the New York median; home values 45% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 7.1%.
What is the median age in Washington Mills?
The median age in Washington Mills is 41.6 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Washington Mills?
The average commute to work in Washington Mills is 17 minutes; 22.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Washington Mills?
The unemployment rate in Washington Mills is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Washington Mills?
47.4% of adults in Washington Mills 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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