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Barnum Island, NY
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Barnum Island, NY
At a Glance
How Barnum Island Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Barnum Island's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Barnum Island a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Barnum Island residents earn a median household income of $118,160 , which is 57% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $52,403. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 56,397 business establishments, including 3,828 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Barnum Island is $680,500 , 141% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $728,166. Median rent is $3,306/month, with 51.0% 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 1965.
Safety & Crime
Barnum Island reports 119 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 69% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 785/100K.
Education
40.6% of adults in Barnum Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% above the national average). 91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Barnum Island has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.