New York · Metropolitan Area
Afton is a small town in New York with a population of 1,086. Residents earn $37,885 per year, which is 50% below the national average.
Based on current data, Afton receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Afton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Afton is $37,885, 50% below the national average of $75,149. At 9.2%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 16.9% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Afton is $112,500, 60% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $787 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
12.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Afton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches, including 86.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 97.8% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.2% |
| 84% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $37,885 |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $24,813 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,181 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $68,184 |
| Unemployment | 9.2% |
| 156% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.9% |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,376 |
| County GDP | $12,159M |
| Restaurants | 504 |
| Healthcare | 494 |
| Retail | 617 |
| Manufacturing | 152 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,950 |
| 127% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 7.07% |
| Commute Time | 25.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 72.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 8.8% |
| Census Median | $112,500 |
| 60% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $787 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 33.2% |
| Studio | $1,215 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,315 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,579 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,976 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,193 |
| Owner-Occupied | 60.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,950 |
| 127% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 7.07% |
| Obesity | 35.7% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.9% |
| Asthma | 11.6% |
| COPD | 7.0% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.3% |
| Depression | 22.7% |
| Mental Distress | 19.1% |
| Physical Distress | 13.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.4% |
| Premature Death | 9,128/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 85.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 494 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| Annual Average | 46.3°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 42.0 inches |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 86.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 979 ft (298 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (4.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 710/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.2292°N, 75.5248°W |
| County FIPS | 36007 |
Winner: Democrat by 0.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 12.4% |
| 63% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.39 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 710/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 92.1% |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 9 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 494 |
| Restaurants | 504 |
| Retail Stores | 617 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| Avg Commute | 25.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 72.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 8.8% |