Angola, NY

New York

Angola is a small town in New York with a population of 2,628. Residents earn $74,167 per year, which is 1% below the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
2,628 Population 1,851/sq mi density
$74,167 Median Income $32,763 per capita
$156,200 Home Value $210,346 Zillow
$809 Median Rent
47°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$74,167 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$156,200 home value, $809/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $74,167
1% lower than US avg
Home Value $156,200
45% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 20.4%
39% lower than US avg
Median Rent $809
30% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.6%
5% higher than US avg
Unemployment 3.0%
17% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.2%
58% lower than US avg

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

People

Population2,628
Median Age41.1 yrs
Density1,851/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 90%

Economy

A
Median Income$74,167
Per Capita$32,763
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$6,275M
Commute31 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$156,200
Rent$809
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$210,346

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity33.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression23.7%
Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
AQI36 (Good)
Rain53.7 in/yr
Elevation713 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.4%
High School+93.2%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%
Commute31 min
EV Stations3
Libraries24

Is Angola a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Angola receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Angola stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Angola is $74,167, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.0%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Angola is $156,200, 45% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $809 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

20.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Angola experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.7 inches, including 208.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Angola has a population of 2,628 with a density of 1,851 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 (89.5%), with 3.7% Black.

Population

2,628
Total Population
1,851
People / sq mi
41.1yrs
Median Age
6% above US avg
1.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.4%
Female 47.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Angola vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.3%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.7%
80% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Angola vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Angola is $74,167, which is 1% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Angola vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$74,167
1% below US avg
Per Capita Income$32,763
Avg Weekly Wage$1,018
IRS Avg AGI$58,667

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.0%
17% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.2%
58% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,224
County GDP$6,275M

Business (County)

Restaurants330
Healthcare255
Retail443
Manufacturing176

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,210
106% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.62%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.0 min
Work from Home10.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Angola is $156,200, 45% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $809 (30% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $210,346.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$156,200
45% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$210,346
Median List Price$299,998

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$299,998
$/Sq Ft$209
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio105.6%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory2

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$809
30% below US avg

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-Occupied78.7%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,210
106% above US avg
Effective Rate4.62%
In Angola, 33.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 23.7% report depression. 24.4% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.6%
5% above US avg
Diabetes8.7%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure28.5%
Asthma12.1%
COPD6.7%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.5%
Physical Inactivity24.4%
Depression23.7%
Mental Distress18.8%
Physical Distress13.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.6%
Checkup Rate80.0%
Premature Death9,667/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.6/10
Exercise Access79.4%
Healthcare Facilities255

Crime Rates: Angola vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Safety Score

Angola has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation is 53.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average46.9°F
13% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall53.7 inches
41% above US avg
Snowfall208.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation713 ft (217 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²)
Population Density1,851/sq mi
Coordinates42.6379°N, 79.0295°W
County FIPS36013
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 20.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 22-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 61%
D 39%

Winner: Republican by 22 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+20.4%
39% below US avg
High School+93.2%
School Test Score5.39
C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density1,851/sq mi
Total Area1.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations3
Alt Fuel Stations3
Public Libraries24
Healthcare Facilities255
Restaurants330
Retail Stores443

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.0 min
Work from Home10.7%

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