Living in Wolcott, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wolcott · Census data 2020–2024
Wolcott has 1,444 residents with a median age of 46.8. The median household income is $43,261 (50% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $90,500, the median rent is $663/month.
Wolcott is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Wolcott at a glance
- Population
- 1,444
- Median age
- 46.8State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $43,261State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $90,500State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $663/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 61.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.4%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Wolcott a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 79% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%.
Cons: Median household income 50% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 20.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Wolcott
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wolcott the median home value is $90,500, 73% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $663 per month, which is 41.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,161 a month in housing costs.
Wolcott median household income
The median household income in Wolcott is $43,261 and the income per person is $28,571. 20.8% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Wolcott: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 796
- Owner-occupied
- 61.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.6%
- Vacant
- 14.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1944
- Average household size
- 2.07
Wolcott demographics
- Population
- 1,444
- Median age
- 46.8
- Under 18
- 21.1%
- 65 and older
- 19.8%
- Households
- 682
- Foreign-born
- 1.5%
- Veterans
- 10.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wolcott ›
Education in Wolcott
11.4% of adults 25 and older in Wolcott have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 3.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wolcott
- Unemployment rate
- 4.3%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 5.5%
- Drive alone
- 76%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 8.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.5%
Wolcott vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolcott | 1,444 | $43,261 | $90,500 | $663 |
| North Rose | 564 | $57,500 | $113,100 | $855 |
| Red Creek | 699 | $69,167 | $130,900 | $775 |
| Fair Haven | 1,013 | $57,390 | $189,300 | $469 |
| Sodus Point | 1,051 | $81,750 | $217,900 | $768 |
| Clyde | 2,001 | $62,407 | $96,900 | $757 |
| Savannah | 473 | $49,792 | $71,000 | — |
| Sodus | 1,820 | $55,000 | $95,500 | $878 |
| Cato | 515 | $82,292 | $163,300 | $695 |
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What is the median household income in Wolcott, NY?
The median household income in Wolcott is $43,261, 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 Wolcott?
The median home value in Wolcott is $90,500, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Wolcott?
The median gross rent in Wolcott is $663 per month, about 41.9% of household income.
Is Wolcott, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 79% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%. Minuses: median household income 50% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 20.8%.
What is the median age in Wolcott?
The median age in Wolcott is 46.8 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Wolcott?
The average commute to work in Wolcott is 25 minutes; 5.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wolcott?
The unemployment rate in Wolcott is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wolcott?
11.4% of adults in Wolcott 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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