Living in Wellsburg, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wellsburg · Census data 2020–2024
Wellsburg has 448 residents with a median age of 30.1. The median household income is $63,750 (26% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $97,900, the median rent is $758/month.
Wellsburg is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Wellsburg at a glance
- Population
- 448
- Median age
- 30.1State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $63,750State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $97,900State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $758/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 89.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.1%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Wellsburg a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 77% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 26% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 10.5%; a poverty rate of 19.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Wellsburg
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wellsburg the median home value is $97,900, 71% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $758 per month, which is 28.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,309 a month in housing costs.
Wellsburg median household income
The median household income in Wellsburg is $63,750 and the income per person is $35,400. 19.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Wellsburg: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 213
- Owner-occupied
- 89.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.9%
- Vacant
- 9.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 2.28
Wellsburg demographics
- Population
- 448
- Median age
- 30.1
- Under 18
- 23%
- 65 and older
- 12.7%
- Households
- 192
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 5.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wellsburg ›
Education in Wellsburg
14.1% of adults 25 and older in Wellsburg have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 3.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wellsburg
- Unemployment rate
- 10.5%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 6%
- Drive alone
- 88.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.8%
Wellsburg vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellsburg | 448 | $63,750 | $97,900 | $758 |
| Ridgebury | 2,254 | $67,262 | $199,600 | $975 |
| South Creek | 933 | $57,000 | $163,700 | $893 |
| Southport | 6,450 | $62,684 | $107,900 | $1,136 |
| Elmira | 26,257 | $43,120 | $93,000 | $909 |
| West Elmira | 4,750 | $111,417 | $198,300 | $1,221 |
| Wells | 952 | $60,156 | $210,400 | $975 |
| Elmira Heights | 4,110 | $58,125 | $104,800 | $851 |
| South Waverly | 1,069 | $87,813 | $162,300 | $1,022 |
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What is the median household income in Wellsburg, NY?
The median household income in Wellsburg is $63,750, 26% 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 Wellsburg?
The median home value in Wellsburg is $97,900, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Wellsburg?
The median gross rent in Wellsburg is $758 per month, about 28.8% of household income.
Is Wellsburg, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 77% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes. Minuses: median household income 26% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 10.5%; a poverty rate of 19.6%.
What is the median age in Wellsburg?
The median age in Wellsburg is 30.1 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Wellsburg?
The average commute to work in Wellsburg is 24 minutes; 6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wellsburg?
The unemployment rate in Wellsburg is 10.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wellsburg?
14.1% of adults in Wellsburg 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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