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Amenia, NY

New York · Metropolitan Area

Amenia is a small town in New York with a population of 928. Residents earn $82,781 per year, which is 10% above the national average.

4.2 /5.0
A Great
928 Population 761/sq mi density
$82,781 Median Income $40,249 per capita
$269,200 Home Value
$1,345 Median Rent 25.5% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$82,781 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$269,200 home value, $1,345/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $82,781
10% higher than US avg
Home Value $269,200
5% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 26.0%
23% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,345
16% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 29.3%
9% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.1%
43% lower than US avg

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

People

Population928
Median Age41.1 yrs
Density761/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 63%
Veterans17.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$82,781
Per Capita$40,249
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$20,302M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$269,200
Rent$1,345
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units437
Rent Burden25.5%

Health

Obesity29.3%
Uninsured9.1%
Smoking14.6%
Depression21.2%
Heart Disease5.6%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
AQI36 (Good)
Rain45.8 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation543 ft (166 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.0%
High School+80.4%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 53%
Commute25 min
Broadband74.8%
EV Stations2
Libraries25

Is Amenia a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Amenia receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Amenia stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Amenia is $82,781, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Amenia is $269,200, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,345 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

26.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 80.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Amenia experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 45.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Amenia has a population of 928 with a density of 761 people per square mile. The median age is 41.1 years, 6% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (62.5%).

Population

928
Total Population
761
People / sq mi
41.1yrs
Median Age
6% above US avg
1.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.4%
Female 47.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Amenia vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only74.8%
5% below US avg
Spanish25.2%
88% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Amenia vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Amenia is $82,781, which is 10% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Amenia vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$82,781
10% above US avg
Per Capita Income$40,249
Avg Weekly Wage$1,364
IRS Avg AGI$98,164

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.1%
43% below US avg
Establishments (County)9,032
County GDP$20,302M

Business (County)

Restaurants828
Healthcare840
Retail1,059
Manufacturing198

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$10,438
198% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.88%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.3 min
Drive Alone76.4%
Public Transit3.0%
Work from Home17.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Amenia is $269,200, 5% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,345 (16% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$269,200
5% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,345
16% above US avg
Rent Burden25.5%

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-Occupied53.8%
Housing Units437
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$10,438
198% above US avg
Effective Rate3.88%
In Amenia, 29.3% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 9.1% of residents lack health insurance. 14.6% are current smokers. 21.2% report depression. 24.4% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity29.3%
9% below US avg
Diabetes9.0%
Heart Disease5.6%
High Blood Pressure30.2%
Asthma10.8%
COPD6.3%
Cancer7.1%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking14.6%
4% above US avg
Binge Drinking16.6%
Physical Inactivity24.4%
Depression21.2%
Mental Distress17.6%
Physical Distress13.0%
Short Sleep39.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate76.1%
Uninsured9.1%
6% above US avg
Checkup Rate76.4%
Dental Visits54.5%
Premature Death6,546/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.7/10
Exercise Access76.4%
Healthcare Facilities840
Amenia has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 45.8 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.6°F
10% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall45.8 inches
20% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation543 ft (166 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²)
Population Density761/sq mi
Coordinates41.8482°N, 73.5556°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS36027
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 26.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 5.4-point margin. 74.8% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 47.3%
D 52.7%

Winner: Democrat by 5.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+26.0%
23% below US avg
High School+80.4%
Graduate Degree+2.7%
School Test Score5.39
B Education Grade (3.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density761/sq mi
Total Area1.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access74.8%
EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations2
Public Libraries25
Healthcare Facilities840
Restaurants828
Retail Stores1,059

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)24

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.3 min
Drive Alone76.4%
Public Transit3.0%
Work from Home17.6%

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