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Barrytown, NY

New York

Barrytown is a small town in New York with a population of 144. Residents earn $115,078 per year, which is 53% above the national average.

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
144 Population 1,108/sq mi density
$115,078 Median Income $69,444 per capita
$300,000 Home Value
51°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$115,078 median income, 6.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$300,000 home value
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $115,078
53% higher than US avg
Home Value $300,000
6% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 43.6%
29% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 29.2%
9% lower than US avg
Unemployment 6.6%
83% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.2%
66% lower than US avg

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

People

Population144
Median Age44.6 yrs
Density1,108/mi²
Male / Female27% / 73%
Largest GroupWhite 89%
Veterans88.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$115,078
Per Capita$69,444
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$3,465M
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$300,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units56
Rent Burden30.5%

Health

Obesity29.2%
Uninsured5.9%
Smoking12.6%
Depression24.3%
Heart Disease4.2%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
AQI36 (Good)
Rain44.1 in/yr
Sunny Days246/yr
Elevation52 ft (16 m)

Education

A
Bachelor's+43.6%
High School+96.8%
Graduate+20.9%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 43% / D 57%
Commute29 min
Broadband57.0%
Libraries12

Is Barrytown a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Barrytown receives an overall livability score of 4.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Barrytown stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Barrytown is $115,078, which is significantly higher than the national average — 53% above $75,149. This places Barrytown among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 6.6% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Barrytown is $300,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 43.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 96.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Barrytown experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. 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, including 31.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Barrytown has a population of 144 with a density of 1,108 people per square mile. The median age is 44.6 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (88.9%), with 4.9% Black.

Population

144
Total Population
1,108
People / sq mi
44.6yrs
Median Age
15% above US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 27.1%
Female 72.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Barrytown vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only75.7%
4% below US avg
Spanish24.3%
81% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Barrytown vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Barrytown is $115,078, which is 53% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Barrytown vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$115,078
53% above US avg
Per Capita Income$69,444
Avg Weekly Wage$1,082
IRS Avg AGI$93,498

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.6%
83% above US avg
Poverty Rate4.2%
66% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,212
County GDP$3,465M

Business (County)

Restaurants199
Healthcare163
Retail267
Manufacturing83

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$10,790
208% above US avg
Cost of Living107.90 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.60%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.6 min
Drive Alone70.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Barrytown is $300,000, 6% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$300,000
6% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden30.5%

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-Occupied52.6%
Housing Units56
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$10,790
208% above US avg
Effective Rate3.60%
In Barrytown, 29.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 5.9% of residents lack health insurance. 12.6% are current smokers. 24.3% report depression. 21.1% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity29.2%
9% below US avg
Diabetes7.3%
Heart Disease4.2%
High Blood Pressure26.3%
Asthma11.8%
COPD5.7%
Cancer7.0%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking12.6%
10% below US avg
Binge Drinking15.5%
Physical Inactivity21.1%
Depression24.3%
Mental Distress18.4%
Physical Distress12.1%
Short Sleep35.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Uninsured5.9%
31% below US avg
Checkup Rate74.8%
Dental Visits63.1%
Premature Death7,810/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.4/10
Exercise Access61.5%
Healthcare Facilities163
Barrytown has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 44.1 inches. The area enjoys 246 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.1°F
5% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall44.1 inches
16% above US avg
Snowfall31.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density1,108/sq mi
Coordinates42.0001°N, 73.9260°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS36021
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 43.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (29% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 14.7-point margin. 57.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 42.7%
D 57.4%

Winner: Democrat by 14.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+43.6%
29% above US avg
High School+96.8%
Graduate Degree+20.9%
School Test Score5.39
A Education Grade (4.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density1,108/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access57.0%
Public Libraries12
Healthcare Facilities163
Restaurants199
Retail Stores267

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.6 min
Drive Alone70.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.2%

Nearby Cities

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