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Barker, NY

New York · Metropolitan Area

Barker is a small town in New York with a population of 628. Residents earn $52,188 per year, which is 31% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
628 Population 1,495/sq mi density
$52,188 Median Income $25,501 per capita
$143,200 Home Value $226,704 Zillow
$380 Median Rent 35.5% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$52,188 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$143,200 home value, $380/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $52,188
31% lower than US avg
Home Value $143,200
49% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.5%
60% lower than US avg
Median Rent $380
67% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 40.3%
26% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.9%
75% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.0%
44% lower than US avg

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

People

Population628
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density1,495/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 64%
Veterans10.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$52,188
Per Capita$25,501
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty7.0%
County GDP$13,570M
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$143,200
Rent$380
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$226,704
Housing Units277
Rent Burden35.5%

Health

Obesity40.3%
Uninsured6.8%
Smoking16.2%
Depression23.8%
Heart Disease5.8%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
AQI36 (Good)
Rain37.9 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation329 ft (100 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.5%
High School+80.0%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 43%
Commute27 min
Broadband87.8%
Libraries12

Is Barker a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Barker receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Barker offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Barker is $52,188, 31% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.9%. Only 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Barker is $143,200, 49% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $380 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

13.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 80.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Barker experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Barker has a population of 628 with a density of 1,495 people per square mile. The median age is 35.0 years, 10% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (64.3%), with 17.4% Hispanic.

Population

628
Total Population
1,495
People / sq mi
35.0yrs
Median Age
10% below US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.5%
Female 53.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Barker vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.6%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.4%
90% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Barker vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Barker is $52,188, which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Barker vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$52,188
31% below US avg
Per Capita Income$25,501
Avg Weekly Wage$1,071
IRS Avg AGI$65,629

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.9%
75% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.0%
44% below US avg
Establishments (County)4,950
County GDP$13,570M

Business (County)

Restaurants534
Healthcare485
Retail715
Manufacturing254

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,213
106% above US avg
Cost of Living107.90 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate5.04%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.8 min
Drive Alone72.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home14.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Barker is $143,200, 49% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $380 (67% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $226,704.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$143,200
49% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$226,704

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$112
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio91.6%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory1

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$380
67% below US avg
Rent Burden35.5%

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-Occupied70.7%
Housing Units277
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,213
106% above US avg
Effective Rate5.04%
In Barker, 40.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 6.8% of residents lack health insurance. 16.2% are current smokers. 23.8% report depression. 26.8% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.3%
26% above US avg
Diabetes9.3%
Heart Disease5.8%
High Blood Pressure31.9%
Asthma11.8%
COPD7.2%
Cancer7.6%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking16.2%
16% above US avg
Binge Drinking18.8%
Physical Inactivity26.8%
Depression23.8%
Mental Distress19.3%
Physical Distress14.4%
Short Sleep38.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.6%
Uninsured6.8%
21% below US avg
Primary Care1:2,613
Dentists1:2,067
Mental Health1:565
Checkup Rate79.1%
Dental Visits64.4%
Premature Death9,535/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.2/10
Exercise Access87.8%
Healthcare Facilities485
Barker has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 37.9 inches. The area enjoys 260 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.1°F
9% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall37.9 inches
0% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation329 ft (100 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density1,495/sq mi
Coordinates43.3283°N, 78.5535°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS36063
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 13.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 14.9-point margin. 87.8% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 57.5%
D 42.5%

Winner: Republican by 14.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.5%
60% below US avg
High School+80.0%
Graduate Degree+5.3%
School Test Score5.39
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density1,495/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access87.8%
Public Libraries12
Healthcare Facilities485
Restaurants534
Retail Stores715

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)25

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.8 min
Drive Alone72.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home14.6%

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