Alexandria Bay, NY

Full City Profile · New York · St. Lawrence County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,296 Population 1,728/sq mi density
$50,603 Median Income $41,286 per capita
$146,900 Home Value $274,215 Zillow
$609 Median Rent 25.9% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$50,603 median income, 9.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$146,900 home value, $609/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Alexandria Bay, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,603
33% below
$41,286 per capita
Home Value
$146,900
48% below
Zillow: $274,215
Median Rent
$609/mo
48% below
25.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.5%
36% below
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
9.4%
161% above
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
18% above
14.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How Alexandria Bay Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Alexandria Bay's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
67%
Home Value
52%
Rent
52%
Poverty
35%
Bachelor's
64%
Unemployment
261%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Alexandria Bay a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Alexandria Bay residents earn a median household income of $50,603 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,286. The unemployment rate stands at 9.4% (161% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,104 business establishments, including 253 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Alexandria Bay is $146,900 , 48% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $274,215. Median rent is $609/month, with 25.9% 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 1948.

Education

21.5% of adults in Alexandria Bay hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Alexandria Bay has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,296
Median Age58.5 yrs
Density1,728/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born4.0%
Veterans16.9%

Economy

C+
Median Income$50,603
Per Capita$41,286
Unemployment9.4%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$6,588M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,202

Housing

A+
Home Value$146,900
Rent$609
Ownership51.6%
Zillow$274,215
Housing Units804
Rent Burden25.9%

Health

Obesity37.8%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,243/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain48.9 in/yr
Elevation249 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.5%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+14.8%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 41%
Commute19 min
Broadband69.1%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries22

Did You Know?

The median home in Alexandria Bay was built in 1948.
The nearest airport is Watertown International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 253 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.