At a Glance
Median Income
$79,919
$46,685 per capita
Home Value
$160,800
Zillow: $241,839
Median Rent
$871/mo
22.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
36.1%
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.6%
11.6% smoking rate
How Apalachin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Apalachin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Apalachin a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Apalachin residents earn a median household income of $79,919 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,685. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 890 business establishments, including 78 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Apalachin is $160,800 , 43% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $241,839. Median rent is $871/month, with 22.9% 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 1968.
Education
36.1% of adults in Apalachin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(7% above the national average).
94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Apalachin has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,076
Median Age43.8 yrs
Density721/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born4.6%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$79,919
Per Capita$46,685
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$2,022M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,292
Housing
A+
Home Value$160,800
Rent$871
Ownership82.1%
Zillow$241,839
Housing Units982
Rent Burden22.9%
Health
Obesity28.6%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking11.6%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death6,676/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain42.0 in/yr
Elevation827 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.1%
High School+94.6%
Graduate+12.0%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%
Commute17 min
Broadband95.6%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Apalachin was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Ithaca Tompkins International (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.