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Apalachin, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Tioga County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
2,076 Population 721/sq mi density
$79,919 Median Income $46,685 per capita
$160,800 Home Value $222,067 Zillow
$871 Median Rent 22.9% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 261 sunny days/yr
660 Violent Crime/100K 4,430 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$79,919 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$160,800 home value, $871/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
660 violent crimes/100K (74% above avg)
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Apalachin, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$79,919
6% above
$46,685 per capita
Home Value
$160,800
43% below
Zillow: $222,067
Median Rent
$871/mo
25% below
22.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
660/100K
74% above
4,430/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.1%
7% above
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
0% below
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.6%
11% below
11.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
261 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
106%
Home Value
57%
Rent
75%
Poverty
40%
Bachelor's
107%
Unemployment
100%
Crime
174%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Apalachin a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
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 3.6% (0% below 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 $222,067. 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.

Safety & Crime

Apalachin reports 660 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 74% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,430/100K.

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. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population2,076
Median Age43.8 yrs
Density721/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$79,919
Per Capita$46,685
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$2,022M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,292

Housing

A+
Home Value$160,800
Rent$871
Ownership82.1%
Zillow$222,067
Housing Units982
Rent Burden22.9%

Crime

F
Violent660/100K
Property4,430/100K

Health

Obesity28.6%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking11.6%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death6,676/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days261/yr
AQI36 (Good)
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.
7.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.