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Avoca, NY

New York

Avoca is a small town in New York with a population of 981. Residents earn $64,375 per year, which is 14% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
981 Population 738/sq mi density
$64,375 Median Income $27,482 per capita
$91,100 Home Value
$688 Median Rent 27.8% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 261 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$64,375 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$91,100 home value, $688/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $64,375
14% lower than US avg
Home Value $91,100
68% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 16.8%
50% lower than US avg
Median Rent $688
41% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.9%
9% higher than US avg
Unemployment 3.0%
17% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.9%
28% lower than US avg

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

People

Population981
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density738/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 96%
Veterans11.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$64,375
Per Capita$27,482
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty8.9%
County GDP$5,787M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$91,100
Rent$688
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units429
Rent Burden27.8%

Health

Obesity34.9%
Uninsured6.4%
Smoking15.3%
Depression23.8%
Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
AQI36 (Good)
Sunny Days261/yr
Elevation1,193 ft (364 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.8%
High School+86.3%
Graduate+7.0%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 34%
Commute24 min
Broadband84.8%
Libraries16

Is Avoca a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Avoca receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Avoca offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Avoca is $64,375, 14% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.0%, indicating a healthy job market. 8.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Avoca is $91,100, 68% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $688 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

16.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Avoca experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. With 261 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Avoca has a population of 981 with a density of 738 people per square mile. The median age is 40.6 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.6%).

Population

981
Total Population
738
People / sq mi
40.6yrs
Median Age
4% above US avg
1.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.4%
Female 46.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Avoca vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.7%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.3%
83% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Avoca vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Avoca is $64,375, which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Avoca vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$64,375
14% below US avg
Per Capita Income$27,482
Avg Weekly Wage$1,387
IRS Avg AGI$69,746

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.0%
17% below US avg
Poverty Rate8.9%
28% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,170
County GDP$5,787M

Business (County)

Restaurants220
Healthcare206
Retail294
Manufacturing71

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$9,139
161% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate10.03%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.0 min
Drive Alone77.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Avoca is $91,100, 68% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $688 (41% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$91,100
68% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$102
Homes Sold3
Sale-to-List Ratio100.4%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory1

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$688
41% below US avg
Rent Burden27.8%

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-Occupied71.1%
Housing Units429
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$9,139
161% above US avg
Effective Rate10.03%
In Avoca, 34.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 6.4% of residents lack health insurance. 15.3% are current smokers. 23.8% report depression. 24.6% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.9%
9% above US avg
Diabetes8.8%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure29.5%
Asthma11.5%
COPD6.7%
Cancer7.6%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking15.3%
9% above US avg
Binge Drinking20.4%
Physical Inactivity24.6%
Depression23.8%
Mental Distress18.7%
Physical Distress13.2%
Short Sleep39.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate92.1%
Uninsured6.4%
26% below US avg
Checkup Rate77.8%
Dental Visits58.8%
Premature Death8,363/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.1/10
Exercise Access52.0%
Healthcare Facilities206
Avoca has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area enjoys 261 sunny days per year. 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)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,193 ft (364 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²)
Population Density738/sq mi
Coordinates42.4149°N, 77.4248°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS36101
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 16.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 31.8-point margin. 84.8% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 65.9%
D 34.1%

Winner: Republican by 31.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.8%
50% below US avg
High School+86.3%
Graduate Degree+7.0%
School Test Score5.39
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density738/sq mi
Total Area1.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access84.8%
Public Libraries16
Healthcare Facilities206
Restaurants220
Retail Stores294

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.0 min
Drive Alone77.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.8%

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