Living in Willsboro, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Willsboro · Census data 2020–2024
Willsboro has 661 residents with a median age of 46.9. The median household income is $42,813 (50% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $124,500, the median rent is $729/month.
Willsboro is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Willsboro at a glance
- Population
- 661
- Median age
- 46.9State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $42,813State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $124,500State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $729/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 73.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.3%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Willsboro a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 71% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 50% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 23.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Willsboro
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Willsboro the median home value is $124,500, 63% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $729 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,115 a month in housing costs.
Willsboro median household income
The median household income in Willsboro is $42,813 and the income per person is $25,038. 23.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Willsboro: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 367
- Owner-occupied
- 73.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.8%
- Vacant
- 20.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1941
- Average household size
- 2.24
Willsboro demographics
- Population
- 661
- Median age
- 46.9
- Under 18
- 21.5%
- 65 and older
- 28.1%
- Households
- 291
- Foreign-born
- 4.4%
- Veterans
- 5.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Willsboro ›
Education in Willsboro
18.3% of adults 25 and older in Willsboro have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 7.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Willsboro
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 92.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.1%
Willsboro vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willsboro | 661 | $42,813 | $124,500 | $729 |
| Willsboro Point | 646 | $133,462 | $360,000 | — |
| Shelburne | 7,969 | $115,963 | $588,100 | $1,442 |
| West Charlotte | 208 | $107,679 | $476,100 | — |
| Charlotte | 3,916 | $144,375 | $695,300 | $1,738 |
| Keeseville | 2,570 | $62,063 | $120,900 | $1,091 |
| South Burlington | 20,756 | $106,667 | $443,400 | $1,787 |
| Burlington | 44,675 | $71,109 | $444,800 | $1,649 |
| Ferrisburgh | 2,661 | $106,989 | $422,700 | $1,435 |
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What is the median household income in Willsboro, NY?
The median household income in Willsboro is $42,813, 50% 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 Willsboro?
The median home value in Willsboro is $124,500, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Willsboro?
The median gross rent in Willsboro is $729 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Willsboro, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 71% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes. Minuses: median household income 50% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 23.4%.
What is the median age in Willsboro?
The median age in Willsboro is 46.9 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Willsboro?
The average commute to work in Willsboro is 20 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Willsboro?
The unemployment rate in Willsboro is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Willsboro?
18.3% of adults in Willsboro 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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