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Adams, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Jefferson County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
1,730
Population
1,193/sq mi density
$62,411
Median Income
$34,089 per capita
$188,400
Home Value
$207,854 Zillow
$822
Median Rent
27.2% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
546
Violent Crime/100K
4,627 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$62,411 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$188,400 home value, $822/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
546 violent crimes/100K (44% above avg)
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$188,400
33% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$822/mo
29% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
60.3%
8% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
880
Median year built: 1938
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$188,400
Zillow (ZHVI)
$207,854
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
60.3%
Owner-Occupied
39.7%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,215/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,315/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,579/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,976/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,193/mo
Census median rent:
$822/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
27.2%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
12% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1938
Average age of housing stock: 88 years
Homeownership Rate
60.3%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $188,400 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $207,854 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $822 |
| FMR Studio | $1,215 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,315 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,579 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,976 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,193 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 60.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 39.7% |
| Homeownership Rate | 60.3% |
| Total Housing Units | 880 |
| Median Year Built | 1938 |
| Rent Burden | 27.2% |