At a Glance
Median Income
$53,512
$25,395 per capita
Home Value
$89,600
Zillow: $199,328
Median Rent
$770/mo
22.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.9%
85.1% high school+
Unemployment
7.8%
14.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
18.2% smoking rate
How Addison Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Addison's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Addison a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Addison residents earn a median household income of $53,512 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,395. The unemployment rate stands at 7.8% (117% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,170 business establishments, including 220 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Addison is $89,600 , 68% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $199,328. Median rent is $770/month, with 22.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
19.9% of adults in Addison hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(41% below the national average).
85.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Addison has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population1,775
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density939/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
C+
Median Income$53,512
Per Capita$25,395
Unemployment7.8%
Poverty14.9%
County GDP$5,787M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,387
Housing
A+
Home Value$89,600
Rent$770
Ownership72.4%
Zillow$199,328
Housing Units758
Rent Burden22.4%
Health
Obesity37.0%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death8,363/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain36.0 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation978 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.9%
High School+85.1%
Graduate+9.1%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 34%
Commute21 min
Broadband82.2%
Internet Speed159 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries16
Did You Know?
Addison was founded in 1854.
The median home in Addison was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Elmira/Corning Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 159 Mbps.
There are 220 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.