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Accord, NY

New York · Metropolitan Area

Accord is a small town in New York with a population of 654. Residents earn $103,136 per year, which is 37% above the national average.

4.3 /5.0
A Great
654 Population 192/sq mi density
$103,136 Median Income $49,098 per capita
$271,400 Home Value $507,003 Zillow
$1,423 Median Rent 27.9% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$103,136 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$271,400 home value, $1,423/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $103,136
37% higher than US avg
Home Value $271,400
4% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 25.9%
23% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,423
22% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 29.7%
7% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.4%
6% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.9%
61% lower than US avg

How Accord Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population654
Median Age54.3 yrs
Density192/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 75%
Veterans1.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$103,136
Per Capita$49,098
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$10,454M
Commute51 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$271,400
Rent$1,423
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$507,003
Housing Units191
Rent Burden27.9%

Health

Obesity29.7%
Uninsured5.9%
Smoking12.2%
Depression22.1%
Heart Disease4.9%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI36 (Good)
Rain52.6 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation262 ft (80 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.9%
High School+90.8%
Graduate+18.2%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 41% / D 59%
Commute51 min
Broadband87.5%
Libraries22

Is Accord a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Accord receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Accord stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Accord is $103,136, which is significantly higher than the national average — 37% above $75,149. This places Accord among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.4%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 51 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Accord is $271,400, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,423 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

25.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Accord experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 271 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 52.6 inches, including 59.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Accord has a population of 654 with a density of 192 people per square mile. The median age is 54.3 years, 40% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (75.4%), with 2% Black.

Population

654
Total Population
192
People / sq mi
54.3yrs
Median Age
40% above US avg
3.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.6%
Female 47.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Accord vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Accord vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Accord is $103,136, which is 37% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 51 minutes.

Income: Accord vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$103,136
37% above US avg
Per Capita Income$49,098
Avg Weekly Wage$1,176
IRS Avg AGI$86,783

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.4%
6% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.9%
61% below US avg
Establishments (County)5,871
County GDP$10,454M

Business (County)

Restaurants622
Healthcare522
Retail683
Manufacturing205

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$9,767
179% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.60%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time51.3 min
Drive Alone34.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home29.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Accord is $271,400, 4% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,423 (22% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $507,003.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$271,400
4% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$507,003

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,423
22% above US avg
Rent Burden27.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,215
1 Bedroom$1,315
2 Bedrooms$1,579
3 Bedrooms$1,976
4 Bedrooms$2,193

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied84.6%
Housing Units191
Median Year Built1966

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$9,767
179% above US avg
Effective Rate3.60%
In Accord, 29.7% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 5.9% of residents lack health insurance. 12.2% are current smokers. 22.1% report depression. 21.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Accord vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity29.7%
7% below US avg
Diabetes8.2%
Heart Disease4.9%
High Blood Pressure30.3%
Asthma11.3%
COPD5.7%
Cancer7.5%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking12.2%
13% below US avg
Binge Drinking17.4%
Physical Inactivity21.7%
Depression22.1%
Mental Distress17.4%
Physical Distress12.3%
Short Sleep36.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.6%
Uninsured5.9%
31% below US avg
Checkup Rate79.0%
Dental Visits66.5%
Premature Death7,045/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.1/10
Exercise Access81.0%
Healthcare Facilities522
Accord has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 52.6 inches. The area enjoys 271 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.4°F
7% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall52.6 inches
39% above US avg
Snowfall59.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation262 ft (80 m)
Area3.4 sq mi (8.8 km²)
Population Density192/sq mi
Coordinates41.8015°N, 74.2303°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS36111
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 25.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 18.7-point margin. 87.5% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 40.7%
D 59.3%

Winner: Democrat by 18.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+25.9%
23% below US avg
High School+90.8%
Graduate Degree+18.2%
School Test Score5.39
B Education Grade (3.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density192/sq mi
Total Area3.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access87.5%
Public Libraries22
Healthcare Facilities522
Restaurants622
Retail Stores683

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)16

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute51.3 min
Drive Alone34.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home29.4%

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