At a Glance
Median Income
$48,750
$36,737 per capita
Home Value
$189,100
Zillow: $258,514
Median Rent
$909/mo
36.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
324/100K
1,171/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.0%
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
17.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.2%
16.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
246 sunny days/yr
How Adams Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Adams's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Adams a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Adams residents earn a median household income of $48,750 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,737. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,475 business establishments, including 496 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Adams is $189,100 , 33% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $258,514. Median rent is $909/month, with 36.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Adams reports 324 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 15% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,171/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
26.0% of adults in Adams hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% below the national average).
93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Adams has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population5,584
Median Age47.9 yrs
Density2,279/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$48,750
Per Capita$36,737
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty17.1%
County GDP$9,165M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,197
Housing
A
Home Value$189,100
Rent$909
Ownership54.8%
Zillow$258,514
Housing Units3,348
Rent Burden36.1%
Crime
F
Violent324/100K
Property1,171/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault174/100K
Burglary424/100K
Health
Obesity33.2%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death8,525/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain42.3 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation842 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.0%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 29% / D 69%
Commute25 min
Broadband79.9%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries31
Did You Know?
The median home in Adams was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Albany International (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.491 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 496 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
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