New York
Black River is a small town in New York with a population of 1,880. Residents earn $81,111 per year, which is 8% above the national average.
Based on current data, Black River receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Black River offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Black River is $81,111, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 10.6%, unemployment is notably high. 14.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Black River is $211,000, 25% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $957 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Black River is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 216 per 100,000, 89% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 34.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 96.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Black River has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches, including 92.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 89.7% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 10.3% |
| 23% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $81,111 |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $38,532 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,202 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $63,170 |
| Unemployment | 10.6% |
| 194% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.6% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,104 |
| County GDP | $6,588M |
| Restaurants | 253 |
| Healthcare | 233 |
| Retail | 339 |
| Manufacturing | 62 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,866 |
| 96% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.25% |
| Commute Time | 16.1 min |
| Work from Home | 3.6% |
| Census Median | $211,000 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $229,458 |
| $/Sq Ft | $52 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 93.4% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 5 |
| Census Median Rent | $957 |
| 18% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,215 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,315 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,579 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,976 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,193 |
| Owner-Occupied | 62.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,866 |
| 96% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.25% |
| Obesity | 37.8% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.4% |
| Asthma | 11.5% |
| COPD | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.3% |
| Depression | 21.2% |
| Mental Distress | 17.6% |
| Physical Distress | 12.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.4% |
| Premature Death | 8,243/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 56.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 233 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 215.5/100K |
| 89% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 71.8/100K |
| Theft | 143.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 43.5°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.6 inches |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 92.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 582 ft (177 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,056/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.0095°N, 75.7965°W |
| County FIPS | 36089 |
Winner: Republican by 18 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 34.0% |
| 1% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.39 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,056/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.8 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 22 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 233 |
| Restaurants | 253 |
| Retail Stores | 339 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| Avg Commute | 16.1 min |
| Work from Home | 3.6% |