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Almond, NY

New York

Almond is a small town in New York with a population of 390. Residents earn $51,667 per year, which is 31% below the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
390 Population 696/sq mi density
$51,667 Median Income $27,728 per capita
$77,800 Home Value $147,058 Zillow
$963 Median Rent 30.0% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$51,667 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$77,800 home value, $963/mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $51,667
31% lower than US avg
Home Value $77,800
72% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 25.1%
26% lower than US avg
Median Rent $963
17% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.7%
11% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.6%
56% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.1%
27% lower than US avg

How Almond Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population390
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density696/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 93%
Veterans13.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$51,667
Per Capita$27,728
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$5,787M
Commute21 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$77,800
Rent$963
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$147,058
Housing Units203
Rent Burden30.0%

Health

Obesity35.7%
Uninsured5.5%
Smoking14.4%
Depression23.0%
Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
AQI36 (Good)
Rain38.4 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation1,328 ft (405 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.1%
High School+92.7%
Graduate+12.2%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 34%
Commute21 min
Broadband86.3%
Libraries16

Is Almond a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Almond receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Almond offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Almond is $51,667, 31% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.6%. 9.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Almond is $77,800, 72% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $963 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

25.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Almond has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches, including 62.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Almond has a population of 390 with a density of 696 people per square mile. The median age is 40.5 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.1%).

Population

390
Total Population
696
People / sq mi
40.5yrs
Median Age
4% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 43.8%
Female 56.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Almond vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.9%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.1%
77% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Almond vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Almond is $51,667, which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Income: Almond vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$51,667
31% below US avg
Per Capita Income$27,728
Avg Weekly Wage$1,387
IRS Avg AGI$69,746

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.6%
56% below US avg
Poverty Rate9.1%
27% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,170
County GDP$5,787M

Business (County)

Restaurants220
Healthcare206
Retail294
Manufacturing71

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$9,139
161% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate11.75%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.8 min
Drive Alone75.9%
Public Transit0.6%
Work from Home4.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Almond is $77,800, 72% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $963 (17% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $147,058.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$77,800
72% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$147,058

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$963
17% below US avg
Rent Burden30.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,215
1 Bedroom$1,315
2 Bedrooms$1,579
3 Bedrooms$1,976
4 Bedrooms$2,193

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied78.8%
Housing Units203
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$9,139
161% above US avg
Effective Rate11.75%
In Almond, 35.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 5.5% of residents lack health insurance. 14.4% are current smokers. 23.0% report depression. 23.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Almond vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.7%
11% above US avg
Diabetes9.2%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure31.3%
Asthma11.7%
COPD6.6%
Cancer7.8%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking14.4%
3% above US avg
Binge Drinking19.4%
Physical Inactivity23.5%
Depression23.0%
Mental Distress18.6%
Physical Distress13.3%
Short Sleep39.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.5%
Uninsured5.5%
36% below US avg
Checkup Rate78.6%
Dental Visits61.4%
Premature Death8,363/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.1/10
Exercise Access52.0%
Healthcare Facilities206
Almond has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation is 38.4 inches. The area enjoys 260 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average45.0°F
17% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall38.4 inches
1% above US avg
Snowfall62.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,328 ft (405 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density696/sq mi
Coordinates42.3193°N, 77.7386°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS36101
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 25.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 31.8-point margin. 86.3% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 65.9%
D 34.1%

Winner: Republican by 31.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+25.1%
26% below US avg
High School+92.7%
Graduate Degree+12.2%
School Test Score5.39
B Education Grade (3.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density696/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access86.3%
Public Libraries16
Healthcare Facilities206
Restaurants220
Retail Stores294

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.8 min
Drive Alone75.9%
Public Transit0.6%
Work from Home4.9%

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