Calcium, NY

Full City Profile · New York · St. Lawrence County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
3,245 Population 578/sq mi density
$64,613 Median Income $34,360 per capita
$216,900 Home Value $225,455 Zillow
$1,353 Median Rent 24.5% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$64,613 median income, 9.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$216,900 home value, $1,353/mo rent
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Calcium, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$64,613
14% below
$34,360 per capita
Home Value
$216,900
23% below
Zillow: $225,455
Median Rent
$1,353/mo
16% above
24.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.6%
27% below
98.2% high school+
Unemployment
9.5%
164% above
6.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
25% above
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How Calcium Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Calcium's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
86%
Home Value
77%
Rent
116%
Poverty
49%
Bachelor's
73%
Unemployment
264%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Calcium a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Calcium residents earn a median household income of $64,613 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,360. The unemployment rate stands at 9.5% (164% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,104 business establishments, including 253 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Calcium is $216,900 , 23% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $225,455. Median rent is $1,353/month, with 24.5% 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 1993.

Education

24.6% of adults in Calcium hold a bachelor's degree or higher (27% below the national average). 98.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Calcium has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,245
Median Age25.9 yrs
Density578/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born16.1%
Veterans18.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$64,613
Per Capita$34,360
Unemployment9.5%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$6,588M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,202

Housing

A+
Home Value$216,900
Rent$1,353
Ownership9.1%
Zillow$225,455
Housing Units1,968
Rent Burden24.5%

Health

Obesity40.0%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death8,243/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain45.1 in/yr
Elevation518 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.6%
High School+98.2%
Graduate+8.5%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 41%
Commute15 min
Broadband97.2%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries22

Did You Know?

The median home in Calcium was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Watertown International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.4% of the population has a disability.
16.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 253 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.