At a Glance
Median Income
$88,500
$28,282 per capita
Home Value
$176,600
Zillow: $315,703
Bachelor's Degree+
17.8%
97.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.1%
11.0% smoking rate
How Amenia Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Amenia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Amenia a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Amenia residents earn a median household income of $88,500 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,282. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 412 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Amenia is $176,600 , 37% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $315,703. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Education
17.8% of adults in Amenia hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% below the national average).
97.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Amenia has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C).
Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population130
Median Age31.5 yrs
Density87/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans1.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$88,500
Per Capita$28,282
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$634M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,130
Housing
A+
Home Value$176,600
Rent
Ownership97.6%
Zillow$315,703
Housing Units67
Rent Burden21.1%
Health
Obesity32.1%
Diabetes6.8%
Smoking11.0%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death6,992/100K
Climate
Avg Temp41°F
Rain24.2 in/yr
Elevation957 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.8%
High School+97.3%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute33 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed157 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Amenia was founded in 1880.
The median home in Amenia was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Hector International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 157 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.