New York
Allegany is a small town in New York with a population of 1,773. Residents earn $73,802 per year, which is 2% below the national average.
Based on current data, Allegany receives an overall livability score of 4.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Allegany stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Allegany is $73,802, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.0%. Only 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Allegany is $152,000, 46% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $767 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 46.7% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 98.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Allegany experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches, including 64.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 95.7% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.3% |
| 68% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $73,802 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $41,924 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,039 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $61,456 |
| Unemployment | 1.0% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.2% |
| 74% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,778 |
| County GDP | $3,919M |
| Restaurants | 201 |
| Healthcare | 159 |
| Retail | 284 |
| Manufacturing | 66 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,494 |
| 86% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.27% |
| Commute Time | 16.2 min |
| Work from Home | 7.8% |
| Census Median | $152,000 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Median List Price | $57,450 |
| Median List Price | $57,450 |
| $/Sq Ft | $91 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 93.4% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 1 |
| Census Median Rent | $767 |
| 34% below US avg |
| Studio | $750 |
| 1 Bedroom | $754 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $974 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,243 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,464 |
| Owner-Occupied | 64.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,494 |
| 86% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.27% |
| Obesity | 33.0% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.8% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| COPD | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.5% |
| Depression | 22.1% |
| Mental Distress | 17.4% |
| Physical Distress | 12.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.0% |
| Premature Death | 10,681/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 59.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 159 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| Annual Average | 46.3°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.7 inches |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 64.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,478 ft (450 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,273/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0906°N, 78.4896°W |
| County FIPS | 36009 |
Winner: Republican by 32.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 46.7% |
| 39% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.20 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 2,273/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 13 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 159 |
| Restaurants | 201 |
| Retail Stores | 284 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| Avg Commute | 16.2 min |
| Work from Home | 7.8% |