At a Glance
Median Income
$82,781
$40,249 per capita
Home Value
$269,200
Zillow: $399,683
Median Rent
$1,345/mo
25.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
890/100K
2,186/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.0%
80.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.3%
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
275 sunny days/yr
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?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Amenia residents earn a median household income of $82,781 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,249. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,032 business establishments, including 828 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Amenia is $269,200 , 5% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $399,683. Median rent is $1,345/month, with 25.5% 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 1938.
Safety & Crime
Amenia reports 890 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 134% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,186/100K.
Education
26.0% of adults in Amenia hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% below the national average).
80.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Amenia has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population928
Median Age41.1 yrs
Density761/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans17.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$82,781
Per Capita$40,249
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$20,302M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,364
Housing
A+
Home Value$269,200
Rent$1,345
Ownership53.8%
Zillow$399,683
Housing Units437
Rent Burden25.5%
Crime
F
Violent890/100K
Property2,186/100K
Health
Obesity29.3%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,546/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain45.8 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation543 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.0%
High School+80.4%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 53%
Commute25 min
Broadband74.8%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries25
Did You Know?
The median home in Amenia was built in 1938.
17.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Hudson Valley Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 828 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.
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