Champlain, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Grand Isle County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
1,206 Population 826/sq mi density
$56,250 Median Income $32,519 per capita
$120,600 Home Value $205,965 Zillow
$1,054 Median Rent 32.7% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$56,250 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,600 home value, $1,054/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Champlain, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,250
25% below
$32,519 per capita
Home Value
$120,600
57% below
Zillow: $205,965
Median Rent
$1,054/mo
9% below
32.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.2%
31% below
81.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
22% below
12.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.9%
6% above
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Champlain Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
75%
Home Value
43%
Rent
91%
Poverty
98%
Bachelor's
69%
Unemployment
78%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Champlain 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

Champlain residents earn a median household income of $56,250 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,519. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 299 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Champlain is $120,600 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $205,965. Median rent is $1,054/month, with 32.7% 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 1954.

Education

23.2% of adults in Champlain hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below the national average). 81.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Champlain has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,206
Median Age38.2 yrs
Density826/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born4.0%
Veterans4.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$56,250
Per Capita$32,519
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty12.2%
County GDP$265M
Avg Weekly Wage$965

Housing

A+
Home Value$120,600
Rent$1,054
Ownership54.7%
Zillow$205,965
Housing Units561
Rent Burden32.7%

Health

Obesity33.9%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death6,017/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain30.9 in/yr
Elevation195 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.2%
High School+81.5%
Graduate+8.9%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 59%
Commute19 min
Broadband87.3%
Internet Speed76 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Champlain was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Plattsburgh International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.4% of the population has a disability.