Cape Vincent, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Jefferson County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
531 Population 759/sq mi density
$58,229 Median Income $37,151 per capita
$202,300 Home Value $256,638 Zillow
$774 Median Rent 31.3% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$58,229 median income, 7.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$202,300 home value, $774/mo rent
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Cape Vincent, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,229
23% below
$37,151 per capita
Home Value
$202,300
28% below
Zillow: $256,638
Median Rent
$774/mo
33% below
31.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
33.5%
1% below
96.9% high school+
Unemployment
7.9%
119% above
4.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
14% above
12.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How Cape Vincent Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
77%
Home Value
72%
Rent
67%
Poverty
32%
Bachelor's
99%
Unemployment
219%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cape Vincent a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Cape Vincent residents earn a median household income of $58,229 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,151. The unemployment rate stands at 7.9% (119% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,950 business establishments, including 307 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cape Vincent is $202,300 , 28% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $256,638. Median rent is $774/month, with 31.3% 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 1938.

Education

33.5% of adults in Cape Vincent hold a bachelor's degree or higher (1% below the national average). 96.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cape Vincent 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 37.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Data Overview

People

Population531
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density759/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born3.0%
Veterans16.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$58,229
Per Capita$37,151
Unemployment7.9%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$8,276M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,068

Housing

A+
Home Value$202,300
Rent$774
Ownership71.3%
Zillow$256,638
Housing Units376
Rent Burden31.3%

Health

Obesity36.7%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,378/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain37.1 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation302 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+33.5%
High School+96.9%
Graduate+19.0%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 38%
Commute23 min
Broadband91.9%
Internet Speed173 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries25

Did You Know?

The median home in Cape Vincent was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Watertown International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 173 Mbps.
There are 307 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.