Living in West Winfield, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Winfield · Census data 2020–2024
West Winfield has 837 residents with a median age of 39.6. The median household income is $76,667 (11% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $151,300, the median rent is $679/month.
West Winfield is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
West Winfield at a glance
- Population
- 837
- Median age
- 39.6State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $76,667State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $151,300State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $679/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 74.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22%
- Average commute
- 37 min
Is West Winfield a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 64% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 10.4%.
Cons: Median household income 11% lower than the New York median; an average commute of 37 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in West Winfield
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Winfield the median home value is $151,300, 55% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $679 per month, which is 27.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,247 a month in housing costs.
West Winfield median household income
The median household income in West Winfield is $76,667 and the income per person is $33,395. 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in West Winfield: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 375
- Owner-occupied
- 74.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.3%
- Vacant
- 11.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1949
- Average household size
- 2.52
West Winfield demographics
- Population
- 837
- Median age
- 39.6
- Under 18
- 22.9%
- 65 and older
- 20.8%
- Households
- 332
- Foreign-born
- 8.4%
- Veterans
- 8.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Winfield ›
Education in West Winfield
22% of adults 25 and older in West Winfield have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 6.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Winfield
- Unemployment rate
- 1.9%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 37 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 10.7%
- Drive alone
- 69.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.9%
West Winfield vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Winfield | 837 | $76,667 | $151,300 | $679 |
| Bridgewater | 543 | $35,694 | $80,000 | $735 |
| Unadilla Forks | 190 | $68,333 | $140,600 | $648 |
| Clayville | 254 | $79,286 | $137,500 | $843 |
| Burlington Flats | 150 | $91,964 | $202,300 | — |
| Waterville | 1,731 | $82,273 | $170,100 | $820 |
| South Ilion | 195 | $103,333 | $78,700 | — |
| Richfield Springs | 1,104 | $55,750 | $132,400 | $756 |
| Chadwicks | 791 | $75,960 | $117,400 | $907 |
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What is the median household income in West Winfield, NY?
The median household income in West Winfield is $76,667, 11% 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 Winfield?
The median home value in West Winfield is $151,300, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in West Winfield?
The median gross rent in West Winfield is $679 per month, about 27.9% of household income.
Is West Winfield, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 64% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 10.4%. Minuses: median household income 11% lower than the New York median; an average commute of 37 minutes.
What is the median age in West Winfield?
The median age in West Winfield is 39.6 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in West Winfield?
The average commute to work in West Winfield is 37 minutes; 10.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Winfield?
The unemployment rate in West Winfield is 1.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Winfield?
22% of adults in West Winfield 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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