New York · Metropolitan Area
Buchanan is a small town in New York with a population of 2,296. Residents earn $127,375 per year, which is 69% above the national average.
Based on current data, Buchanan receives an overall livability score of 4.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Buchanan stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Buchanan is $127,375, which is significantly higher than the national average — 69% above $75,149. This places Buchanan among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.6%. Only 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Buchanan is $492,000, making it a premium housing market at 75% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,670 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Educational attainment is solid, with 45.8% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Buchanan experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 79.6% |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 20.4% |
| 52% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $127,375 |
| 69% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $57,540 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,814 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $188,224 |
| Unemployment | 0.6% |
| 83% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.3% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 37,722 |
| County GDP | $120,154M |
| Restaurants | 2,631 |
| Healthcare | 3,441 |
| Retail | 3,365 |
| Manufacturing | 485 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $20,623 |
| 489% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.19% |
| Commute Time | 35.2 min |
| Work from Home | 10.8% |
| Census Median | $492,000 |
| 75% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $581,582 |
| $/Sq Ft | $505 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 106.3% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Census Median Rent | $1,670 |
| 44% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,215 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,315 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,579 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,976 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,193 |
| Owner-Occupied | 87.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $20,623 |
| 489% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.19% |
| Obesity | 24.6% |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.5% |
| Heart Disease | 4.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 24.0% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| COPD | 4.0% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.3% |
| Depression | 17.2% |
| Mental Distress | 14.3% |
| Physical Distress | 9.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.6% |
| Premature Death | 4,881/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 99.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,441 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 36 |
| Annual Average | 50.2°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 50.5 inches |
| 33% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 57 ft (17 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,617/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2632°N, 73.9450°W |
| County FIPS | 36119 |
Winner: Democrat by 26.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 45.8% |
| 36% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.39 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,617/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 45 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,441 |
| Restaurants | 2,631 |
| Retail Stores | 3,365 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 36 |
| Avg Commute | 35.2 min |
| Work from Home | 10.8% |