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Akwesasne, NY
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Akwesasne, NY
At a Glance
How Akwesasne Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Akwesasne's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Akwesasne a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Akwesasne residents earn a median household income of $69,245 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,927. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,108 business establishments, including 113 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Akwesasne is $186,200 , 34% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $128,681. Median rent is $991/month, with 41.6% 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 1991.
Safety & Crime
Akwesasne reports 191 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 50% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,949/100K.
Education
29.9% of adults in Akwesasne hold a bachelor's degree or higher (11% below the national average). 94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Akwesasne has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.