Living in Winthrop, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Winthrop · Census data 2020–2024
Winthrop has 530 residents with a median age of 58.1. The median household income is $138,231 (61% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $119,900.
Winthrop is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Winthrop at a glance
- Population
- 530
- Median age
- 58.1State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $138,231State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $119,900State: $423,800
- Homeowners
- 88.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.8%
Is Winthrop a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 61% higher than the New York median; home values 72% lower than the state median.
Cons: A poverty rate of 14.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Winthrop
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Winthrop the median home value is $119,900, 64% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Winthrop median household income
The median household income in Winthrop is $138,231 and the income per person is $45,847. 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Winthrop: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 229
- Owner-occupied
- 88.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.4%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1960
- Average household size
- 2.31
Winthrop demographics
- Population
- 530
- Median age
- 58.1
- Under 18
- 15.3%
- 65 and older
- 22.6%
- Households
- 229
- Foreign-born
- 4.9%
- Veterans
- 2.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Winthrop ›
Education in Winthrop
28.8% of adults 25 and older in Winthrop have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 24.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Winthrop
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- —State: 33 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 93.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.8%
Winthrop vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winthrop | 530 | $138,231 | $119,900 | — |
| Brasher Falls | 776 | $52,868 | $98,000 | $416 |
| Norfolk | 1,204 | $59,491 | $88,700 | $784 |
| Massena | 10,238 | $51,458 | $94,400 | $722 |
| Norwood | 1,374 | $54,375 | $100,800 | $683 |
| Parishville | 634 | $76,719 | $96,800 | $885 |
| Potsdam | 8,427 | $34,546 | $146,400 | $898 |
| Akwesasne | 4,089 | $51,868 | $177,800 | $979 |
| Brushton | 504 | $54,635 | $111,200 | $673 |
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What is the median household income in Winthrop, NY?
The median household income in Winthrop is $138,231, 61% higher 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 Winthrop?
The median home value in Winthrop is $119,900, compared with $423,800 in New York.
Is Winthrop, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 61% higher than the New York median; home values 72% lower than the state median. Minuses: a poverty rate of 14.9%.
What is the median age in Winthrop?
The median age in Winthrop is 58.1 years (New York: 39.8).
What is the unemployment rate in Winthrop?
The unemployment rate in Winthrop is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Winthrop?
28.8% of adults in Winthrop 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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