Living in Whitesboro, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Whitesboro · Census data 2020–2024
Whitesboro has 3,633 residents with a median age of 31.4. The median household income is $45,934 (47% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $160,700, the median rent is $924/month.
Whitesboro at a glance
- Population
- 3,633
- Median age
- 31.4State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $45,934State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $160,700State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $924/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 46.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.8%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Whitesboro a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 62% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 5.5%.
Cons: Median household income 47% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 22.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Whitesboro
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Whitesboro the median home value is $160,700, 52% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $924 per month, which is 31.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,431 a month in housing costs.
Whitesboro median household income
The median household income in Whitesboro is $45,934 and the income per person is $30,542. 22.8% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Whitesboro: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,979
- Owner-occupied
- 46.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 53.6%
- Vacant
- 8.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1951
- Average household size
- 1.99
Whitesboro demographics
- Population
- 3,633
- Median age
- 31.4
- Under 18
- 21.2%
- 65 and older
- 12.3%
- Households
- 1,808
- Foreign-born
- 3.4%
- Veterans
- 4.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Whitesboro ›
Education in Whitesboro
20.8% of adults 25 and older in Whitesboro have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 7.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Whitesboro
- Unemployment rate
- 5.5%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 7.9%
- Drive alone
- 92.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.1%
Whitesboro vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitesboro | 3,633 | $45,934 | $160,700 | $924 |
| Yorkville | 2,613 | $72,969 | $156,300 | $985 |
| New York Mills | 3,856 | $57,578 | $207,700 | $909 |
| Marcy | 697 | $44,648 | $222,200 | $1,205 |
| Oriskany | 1,238 | $63,235 | $170,100 | $898 |
| New Hartford | 1,989 | $82,717 | $224,400 | $1,582 |
| Utica | 64,217 | $52,484 | $151,300 | $951 |
| Clark Mills | 1,591 | $96,354 | — | $1,532 |
| Washington Mills | 2,112 | $134,397 | $231,300 | $1,149 |
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What is the median household income in Whitesboro, NY?
The median household income in Whitesboro is $45,934, 47% 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 Whitesboro?
The median home value in Whitesboro is $160,700, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Whitesboro?
The median gross rent in Whitesboro is $924 per month, about 31.8% of household income.
Is Whitesboro, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 62% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 5.5%. Minuses: median household income 47% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 22.8%.
What is the median age in Whitesboro?
The median age in Whitesboro is 31.4 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Whitesboro?
The average commute to work in Whitesboro is 16 minutes; 7.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Whitesboro?
The unemployment rate in Whitesboro is 5.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Whitesboro?
20.8% of adults in Whitesboro 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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