Living in Whitney Point, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Whitney Point · Census data 2020–2024
Whitney Point has 965 residents with a median age of 36.2. The median household income is $45,536 (47% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $140,800, the median rent is $832/month.
Whitney Point is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Whitney Point at a glance
- Population
- 965
- Median age
- 36.2State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $45,536State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $140,800State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $832/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 55.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Whitney Point a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 67% lower than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 47% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 28.4%; a poverty rate of 29.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Whitney Point
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Whitney Point the median home value is $140,800, 58% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $832 per month, which is 29.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,605 a month in housing costs.
Whitney Point median household income
The median household income in Whitney Point is $45,536 and the income per person is $24,036. 29.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Whitney Point: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 394
- Owner-occupied
- 55.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 44.7%
- Vacant
- 9.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1954
- Average household size
- 2.71
Whitney Point demographics
- Population
- 965
- Median age
- 36.2
- Under 18
- 23.9%
- 65 and older
- 11.1%
- Households
- 356
- Foreign-born
- 3.3%
- Veterans
- 4.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Whitney Point ›
Education in Whitney Point
25% of adults 25 and older in Whitney Point have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 14.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Whitney Point
- Unemployment rate
- 28.4%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 6.9%
- Drive alone
- 73%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 10.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.2%
Whitney Point vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitney Point | 965 | $45,536 | $140,800 | $832 |
| Lisle | 239 | $73,750 | $116,300 | — |
| Glen Aubrey | 311 | $70,882 | $124,300 | — |
| Marathon | 952 | $52,198 | $124,800 | $778 |
| Smithville Flats | 366 | $58,229 | $120,000 | $958 |
| Greene | 1,567 | $57,386 | $154,100 | $690 |
| Chenango Bridge | 3,116 | $96,250 | $168,200 | $1,134 |
| Newark Valley | 1,051 | $71,369 | $120,200 | $822 |
| Johnson City | 14,940 | $56,283 | $117,100 | $1,031 |
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What is the median household income in Whitney Point, NY?
The median household income in Whitney Point is $45,536, 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 Whitney Point?
The median home value in Whitney Point is $140,800, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Whitney Point?
The median gross rent in Whitney Point is $832 per month, about 29.9% of household income.
Is Whitney Point, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 67% lower than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes. Minuses: median household income 47% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 28.4%; a poverty rate of 29.6%.
What is the median age in Whitney Point?
The median age in Whitney Point is 36.2 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Whitney Point?
The average commute to work in Whitney Point is 31 minutes; 6.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Whitney Point?
The unemployment rate in Whitney Point is 28.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Whitney Point?
25% of adults in Whitney Point 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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