At a Glance
Median Income
$210,483
$15,439 per capita
Violent Crime
283/100K
2,835/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
87.5%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.6%
13.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
246 sunny days/yr
How Bard College Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bard College's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bard College 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
Bard College residents earn a median household income of $210,483 , which is 180% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $15,439. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,212 business establishments, including 199 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Bard College reports 283 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 26% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,835/100K.
Education
87.5% of adults in Bard College hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(160% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bard College has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population1,237
Median Age19.8 yrs
Density1,546/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$210,483
Per Capita$15,439
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,465M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,082
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership14.1%
Zillow$472,691
Housing Units77
Rent Burden30.5%
Crime
F
Violent283/100K
Property2,835/100K
Health
Obesity29.6%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death7,810/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain44.1 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation147 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+87.5%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+86.6%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 57%
Commute10 min
Broadband71.0%
Internet Speed141 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Bard College was built in 1938.
36.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Hudson Valley Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
5.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 141 Mbps.
There are 199 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
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