Living in West Carthage, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Carthage · Census data 2020–2024
West Carthage has 1,864 residents with a median age of 36.2. The median household income is $49,885 (42% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $192,100, the median rent is $985/month.
West Carthage at a glance
- Population
- 1,864
- Median age
- 36.2State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $49,885State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $192,100State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $985/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 41.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.8%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is West Carthage a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 0.4%; a poverty rate of 10.4%.
Cons: Median household income 42% lower than the New York median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in West Carthage
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Carthage the median home value is $192,100, 42% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $985 per month, which is 26.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,436 a month in housing costs.
West Carthage median household income
The median household income in West Carthage is $49,885 and the income per person is $46,284. 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in West Carthage: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,112
- Owner-occupied
- 41.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 58.3%
- Vacant
- 6.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1961
- Average household size
- 1.79
West Carthage demographics
- Population
- 1,864
- Median age
- 36.2
- Under 18
- 19%
- 65 and older
- 20.1%
- Households
- 1,036
- Foreign-born
- 7.2%
- Veterans
- 10.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Carthage ›
Education in West Carthage
21.8% of adults 25 and older in West Carthage have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 8.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Carthage
- Unemployment rate
- 0.4%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 10.2%
- Drive alone
- 66.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.1%
West Carthage vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Carthage | 1,864 | $49,885 | $192,100 | $985 |
| Carthage | 3,510 | $58,125 | $131,200 | $913 |
| Deferiet | 366 | $66,875 | $131,900 | $1,214 |
| Copenhagen | 635 | $58,977 | $169,700 | $972 |
| Felts Mills | 402 | $51,667 | $155,000 | $1,167 |
| Castorland | 481 | $57,222 | $164,200 | $853 |
| Black River | 1,651 | $86,645 | $228,200 | $906 |
| Fort Drum | 16,065 | $62,291 | — | $1,622 |
| Evans Mills | 653 | $71,250 | $180,500 | $700 |
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What is the median household income in West Carthage, NY?
The median household income in West Carthage is $49,885, 42% 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 West Carthage?
The median home value in West Carthage is $192,100, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in West Carthage?
The median gross rent in West Carthage is $985 per month, about 26.4% of household income.
Is West Carthage, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 0.4%; a poverty rate of 10.4%. Minuses: median household income 42% lower than the New York median.
What is the median age in West Carthage?
The median age in West Carthage is 36.2 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in West Carthage?
The average commute to work in West Carthage is 21 minutes; 10.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Carthage?
The unemployment rate in West Carthage is 0.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Carthage?
21.8% of adults in West Carthage 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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