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Allegany, NY
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Allegany, NY
At a Glance
How Allegany Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Allegany's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Allegany a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Allegany residents earn a median household income of $73,802 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,924. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,778 business establishments, including 201 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Allegany is $152,000 , 46% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $108,889. Median rent is $767/month, with 32.6% 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 1954.
Safety & Crime
Allegany reports 407 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 7% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,875/100K.
Education
46.7% of adults in Allegany hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% above the national average). 98.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Allegany has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.