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Croghan, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Lewis County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
642 Population 1,493/sq mi density
$49,583 Median Income $27,721 per capita
$145,500 Home Value $188,906 Zillow
$755 Median Rent 46.7% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$49,583 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$145,500 home value, $755/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Croghan, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,583
34% below
$27,721 per capita
Home Value
$145,500
48% below
Zillow: $188,906
Median Rent
$755/mo
35% below
46.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
216/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.0%
41% below
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
67% below
15.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
24% above
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
246 sunny days/yr

How Croghan Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
66%
Home Value
52%
Rent
65%
Poverty
123%
Bachelor's
59%
Unemployment
33%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Croghan a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Croghan residents earn a median household income of $49,583 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,721. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 600 business establishments, including 65 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Croghan is $145,500 , 48% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $188,906. Median rent is $755/month, with 46.7% 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 1942.

Safety & Crime

Croghan reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 216/100K.

Education

20.0% of adults in Croghan hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% below the national average). 93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Croghan has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population642
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density1,493/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$49,583
Per Capita$27,721
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty15.2%
County GDP$1,659M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,051

Housing

A+
Home Value$145,500
Rent$755
Ownership59.4%
Zillow$188,906
Housing Units304
Rent Burden46.7%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property216/100K

Health

Obesity39.9%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,011/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain41.8 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation835 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.0%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+10.6%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 28%
Commute24 min
Broadband83.9%
Internet Speed108 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries10

Did You Know?

The median home in Croghan was built in 1942.
The nearest airport is Watertown International (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.403 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 108 Mbps.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.