At a Glance
Median Income
$101,771
$57,138 per capita
Home Value
$224,000
Zillow: $267,543
Median Rent
$1,394/mo
26.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
52.3%
98.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.7%
9.9% smoking rate
How Big Flats Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Big Flats's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Big Flats a Good Place to Live?
A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Big Flats residents earn a median household income of $101,771 , which is 35% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $57,138. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,914 business establishments, including 192 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Big Flats is $224,000 , 21% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $267,543. Median rent is $1,394/month, with 26.1% 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 1976.
Education
52.3% of adults in Big Flats hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% above the national average).
98.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Big Flats has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population5,846
Median Age45.4 yrs
Density350/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born9.3%
Veterans10.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$101,771
Per Capita$57,138
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$4,774M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,177
Housing
A+
Home Value$224,000
Rent$1,394
Ownership85.6%
Zillow$267,543
Housing Units2,686
Rent Burden26.1%
Health
Obesity25.7%
Diabetes7.0%
Smoking9.9%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death9,852/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain32.4 in/yr
Elevation942 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+52.3%
High School+98.6%
Graduate+24.2%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 42%
Commute18 min
Broadband94.7%
Internet Speed174 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Big Flats was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Elmira/Corning Regional (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 174 Mbps.
There are 192 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.