At a Glance
Median Income
$142,727
$50,903 per capita
Home Value
$372,900
Zillow: $467,901
Median Rent
$1,823/mo
43.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
37.1%
95.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
1.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.4%
9.1% smoking rate
How Ball Pond Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ball Pond's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ball Pond a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ball Pond residents earn a median household income of $142,727 , which is 90% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $50,903. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,328 business establishments, including 222 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ball Pond is $372,900 , 32% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $467,901. Median rent is $1,823/month, with 43.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Education
37.1% of adults in Ball Pond hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(10% above the national average).
95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ball Pond has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,623
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density2,321/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born8.5%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$142,727
Per Capita$50,903
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty1.5%
County GDP$5,494M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,299
Housing
A+
Home Value$372,900
Rent$1,823
Ownership86.5%
Zillow$467,901
Housing Units859
Rent Burden43.2%
Health
Obesity24.4%
Diabetes6.6%
Smoking9.1%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death4,624/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain48.0 in/yr
Elevation788 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+37.1%
High School+95.1%
Graduate+12.6%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 43%
Commute39 min
Broadband95.4%
Internet Speed185 Mbps
EV Stations33
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Ball Pond was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Hudson Valley Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 185 Mbps.
There are 222 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.