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Breesport, NY

New York · Metropolitan Area

Breesport is a small town in New York with a population of 796. Residents earn $67,043 per year, which is 11% below the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
796 Population 488/sq mi density
$67,043 Median Income $27,896 per capita
$152,000 Home Value $169,878 Zillow
48°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$67,043 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$152,000 home value
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
21.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $67,043
11% lower than US avg
Home Value $152,000
46% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 21.9%
35% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 27.5%
14% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.0%
84% lower than US avg

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

People

Population796
Median Age55.7 yrs
Density488/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 95%
Veterans17.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$67,043
Per Capita$27,896
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.0%
County GDP$4,774M
Commute32 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$152,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$169,878
Housing Units331
Rent Burden31.0%

Health

Obesity27.5%
Uninsured5.0%
Smoking11.8%
Depression21.1%
Heart Disease4.7%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
AQI36 (Good)
Rain38.1 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation1,216 ft (371 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.9%
High School+94.6%
Graduate+11.7%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 42%
Commute32 min
Broadband100.0%
Libraries6

Is Breesport a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Breesport receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Breesport stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Breesport is $67,043, 11% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Breesport is $152,000, 46% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

21.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Breesport experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches, including 41.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Breesport has a population of 796 with a density of 488 people per square mile. The median age is 55.7 years, 43% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95%).

Population

796
Total Population
488
People / sq mi
55.7yrs
Median Age
43% above US avg
1.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.1%
Female 49.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Breesport vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Breesport vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Breesport is $67,043, which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: Breesport vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$67,043
11% below US avg
Per Capita Income$27,896
Avg Weekly Wage$1,177
IRS Avg AGI$67,755

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.0%
84% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,914
County GDP$4,774M

Business (County)

Restaurants192
Healthcare189
Retail305
Manufacturing83

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,776
122% above US avg
Cost of Living107.90 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate5.12%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.7 min
Drive Alone88.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Breesport is $152,000, 46% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $169,878.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$152,000
46% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$169,878

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden31.0%

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-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units331
Median Year Built1957

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,776
122% above US avg
Effective Rate5.12%
In Breesport, 27.5% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 5.0% of residents lack health insurance. 11.8% are current smokers. 21.1% report depression. 19.7% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity27.5%
14% below US avg
Diabetes7.5%
Heart Disease4.7%
High Blood Pressure28.4%
Asthma10.5%
COPD5.0%
Cancer7.6%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking11.8%
16% below US avg
Binge Drinking20.2%
Physical Inactivity19.7%
Depression21.1%
Mental Distress16.6%
Physical Distress11.2%
Short Sleep35.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate99.2%
Uninsured5.0%
42% below US avg
Checkup Rate78.3%
Dental Visits65.0%
Premature Death9,852/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.9/10
Exercise Access81.7%
Healthcare Facilities189
Breesport has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 38.1 inches. The area enjoys 260 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.2°F
11% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall38.1 inches
0% below US avg
Snowfall41.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,216 ft (371 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²)
Population Density488/sq mi
Coordinates42.1840°N, 76.7359°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS36015
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 21.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (35% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 16.8-point margin. 100.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 58.4%
D 41.6%

Winner: Republican by 16.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+21.9%
35% below US avg
High School+94.6%
Graduate Degree+11.7%
School Test Score5.39
C+ Education Grade (2.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density488/sq mi
Total Area1.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access100.0%
Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities189
Restaurants192
Retail Stores305

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.7 min
Drive Alone88.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.7%

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