At a Glance
Median Income
$86,000
$80,590 per capita
Home Value
$372,700
Zillow: $322,041
Median Rent
$750/mo
22.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
721/100K
4,193/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
52.6%
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
7.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.4%
11.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
246 sunny days/yr
How Bemus Point Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bemus Point's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bemus Point a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bemus Point residents earn a median household income of $86,000 , which is 14% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $80,590. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,224 business establishments, including 330 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bemus Point is $372,700 , 32% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $322,041. Median rent is $750/month, with 22.5% 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 1954.
Safety & Crime
Bemus Point reports 721 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 90% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,193/100K.
Education
52.6% of adults in Bemus Point hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% above the national average).
96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bemus Point has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population206
Median Age57.6 yrs
Density490/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$86,000
Per Capita$80,590
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty7.8%
County GDP$6,275M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,018
Housing
A
Home Value$372,700
Rent$750
Ownership67.9%
Zillow$322,041
Housing Units229
Rent Burden22.5%
Crime
F
Violent721/100K
Property4,193/100K
Health
Obesity32.4%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking11.5%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death9,667/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain45.9 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,352 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+52.6%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+16.4%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%
Commute18 min
Broadband97.0%
Internet Speed179 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries24
Did You Know?
Bemus Point was founded in 1806.
The median home in Bemus Point was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Erie International/Tom Ridge Field (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 179 Mbps.
There are 330 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
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