Living in Witherbee, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Witherbee · Census data 2020–2024
Witherbee has 202 residents with a median age of 37.7. The median household income is $42,757 (50% lower than the New York median).
Witherbee is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Witherbee at a glance
- Population
- 202
- Median age
- 37.7State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $42,757State: $85,974
- Homeowners
- 68.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8%
Is Witherbee a good place to live?
Pros: A poverty rate of 11.9%.
Cons: Median household income 50% lower than the New York median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Witherbee median household income
The median household income in Witherbee is $42,757 and the income per person is $14,427. 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Witherbee: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 145
- Owner-occupied
- 68.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.2%
- Vacant
- 46.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.62
46.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Witherbee has many vacation and second homes.
Witherbee demographics
- Population
- 202
- Median age
- 37.7
- Under 18
- 38.1%
- 65 and older
- 19.3%
- Households
- 77
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 7.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Witherbee ›
Education in Witherbee
8% of adults 25 and older in Witherbee have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 2.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Witherbee
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- —State: 33 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 34.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.7%
Witherbee vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Witherbee | 202 | $42,757 | — | — |
| Mineville | 1,206 | $68,786 | $110,900 | — |
| Port Henry | 1,410 | $45,706 | $174,100 | $803 |
| Westport | 403 | $64,500 | $251,400 | $864 |
| Addison | 1,175 | $106,667 | $362,200 | $2,019 |
| Panton | 690 | $86,667 | $438,000 | $1,410 |
| Elizabethtown | 721 | $64,583 | $188,100 | $741 |
| Bridport | 1,235 | $83,214 | $367,200 | $1,184 |
| Vergennes | 2,565 | $76,587 | $310,000 | $1,000 |
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What is the median household income in Witherbee, NY?
The median household income in Witherbee is $42,757, 50% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is Witherbee, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: a poverty rate of 11.9%. Minuses: median household income 50% lower than the New York median.
What is the median age in Witherbee?
The median age in Witherbee is 37.7 years (New York: 39.8).
What is the unemployment rate in Witherbee?
The unemployment rate in Witherbee is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Witherbee?
8% of adults in Witherbee 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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