Attica, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Wyoming County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
1,846 Population 1,061/sq mi density
$64,474 Median Income $39,042 per capita
$132,800 Home Value $234,174 Zillow
$774 Median Rent 23.4% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$64,474 median income, 4.1% 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

Attica, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$64,474
14% below
$39,042 per capita
Home Value
$132,800
53% below
Zillow: $234,174
Median Rent
$774/mo
33% below
23.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.0%
23% below
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
14% above
6.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.6%
2% above
12.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Attica Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Attica's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
86%
Home Value
47%
Rent
67%
Poverty
53%
Bachelor's
77%
Unemployment
114%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Attica a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Attica residents earn a median household income of $64,474 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,042. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 930 business establishments, including 74 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Attica is $132,800 , 53% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $234,174. Median rent is $774/month, with 23.4% 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.

Education

26.0% of adults in Attica hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% below the national average). 94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 41.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,846
Median Age43.8 yrs
Density1,061/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born2.3%
Veterans8.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$64,474
Per Capita$39,042
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty6.6%
County GDP$2,368M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,217

Housing

A+
Home Value$132,800
Rent$774
Ownership65.4%
Zillow$234,174
Housing Units1,068
Rent Burden23.4%

Health

Obesity32.6%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking12.5%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death6,545/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain41.6 in/yr
Elevation987 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.0%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+10.2%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 26%
Commute22 min
Broadband86.2%
Internet Speed137 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9

Did You Know?

Attica was founded in 1837.
The median home in Attica was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Buffalo Niagara International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 137 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.