Attica, NY

New York

Attica is a small town in New York with a population of 1,846. Residents earn $64,474 per year, which is 14% below the national average.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
1,846 Population 1,061/sq mi density
$64,474 Median Income $39,042 per capita
$132,800 Home Value
$774 Median Rent
46°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$64,474 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$132,800 home value, $774/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $64,474
14% lower than US avg
Home Value $132,800
53% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 26.0%
23% lower than US avg
Median Rent $774
33% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 32.6%
2% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.3%
36% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.6%
47% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,846
Median Age43.8 yrs
Density1,061/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 92%

Economy

A
Median Income$64,474
Per Capita$39,042
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty6.6%
County GDP$2,368M
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$132,800
Rent$774
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity32.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.3%
Heart Disease4.7%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
AQI36 (Good)
Rain41.8 in/yr
Elevation987 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.0%
High School+94.1%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 26%
Commute22 min
EV Stations1
Libraries9

Is Attica a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Attica receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Attica stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Attica is $64,474, 14% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.3%. Only 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Attica is $132,800, 53% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $774 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

26.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Attica experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Attica has a population of 1,846 with a density of 1,061 people per square mile. The median age is 43.8 years, 13% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91.9%), with 1.1% Hispanic, 1.2% Black.

Population

1,846
Total Population
1,061
People / sq mi
43.8yrs
Median Age
13% above US avg
1.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.4%
Female 50.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Attica vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.7%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.3%
75% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Attica vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Attica is $64,474, which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Attica vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$64,474
14% below US avg
Per Capita Income$39,042
Avg Weekly Wage$1,217
IRS Avg AGI$64,617

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.3%
36% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.6%
47% below US avg
Establishments (County)930
County GDP$2,368M

Business (County)

Restaurants74
Healthcare59
Retail123
Manufacturing52

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,781
94% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate5.11%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.1 min
Work from Home5.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Attica is $132,800, 53% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $774 (33% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$132,800
53% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$774
33% 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-Occupied65.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,781
94% above US avg
Effective Rate5.11%
In Attica, 32.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 22.3% report depression. 20.6% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity32.6%
2% above US avg
Diabetes7.6%
Heart Disease4.7%
High Blood Pressure28.4%
Asthma11.0%
COPD5.4%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.6%
Physical Inactivity20.6%
Depression22.3%
Mental Distress17.2%
Physical Distress11.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.8%
Checkup Rate78.4%
Premature Death6,545/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.5/10
Exercise Access63.1%
Healthcare Facilities59

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Safety Score

Attica has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average45.5°F
16% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.8 inches
10% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation987 ft (301 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²)
Population Density1,061/sq mi
Coordinates42.8639°N, 78.2797°W
County FIPS36121
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 26.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 48.2-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 74.1%
D 25.9%

Winner: Republican by 48.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+26.0%
23% below US avg
High School+94.1%
School Test Score5.39
B Education Grade (3.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density1,061/sq mi
Total Area1.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities59
Restaurants74
Retail Stores123

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.1 min
Work from Home5.6%

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