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Crystal Beach, NY

New York · Metropolitan Area

Crystal Beach is a small town in New York with a population of 648. Residents earn $52,857 per year, which is 30% below the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
648 Population 953/sq mi density
$52,857 Median Income $40,081 per capita
$163,900 Home Value
$884 Median Rent 24.7% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$52,857 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$163,900 home value, $884/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $52,857
30% lower than US avg
Home Value $163,900
42% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 24.1%
28% lower than US avg
Median Rent $884
24% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.7%
5% higher than US avg
Unemployment 4.4%
22% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.3%
65% lower than US avg

How Crystal Beach Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population648
Median Age56.9 yrs
Density953/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 86%
Veterans5.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$52,857
Per Capita$40,081
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$8,917M
Commute21 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$163,900
Rent$884
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units507
Rent Burden24.7%

Health

Obesity33.7%
Uninsured7.1%
Smoking16.7%
Depression24.2%
Heart Disease5.9%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
AQI36 (Good)
Rain35.2 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation767 ft (234 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.1%
High School+91.4%
Graduate+10.1%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 49%
Commute21 min
Broadband89.2%
Libraries12

Is Crystal Beach a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Crystal Beach receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Crystal Beach offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Crystal Beach is $52,857, 30% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.4%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Crystal Beach is $163,900, 42% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $884 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

24.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Crystal Beach experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Crystal Beach has a population of 648 with a density of 953 people per square mile. The median age is 56.9 years, 46% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (85.6%), with 1.7% Hispanic.

Population

648
Total Population
953
People / sq mi
56.9yrs
Median Age
46% above US avg
0.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.7%
Female 48.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Crystal Beach vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only91.4%
16% above US avg
Spanish8.6%
36% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Crystal Beach vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Crystal Beach is $52,857, which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Income: Crystal Beach vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$52,857
30% below US avg
Per Capita Income$40,081
Avg Weekly Wage$1,232
IRS Avg AGI$88,015

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.4%
22% above US avg
Poverty Rate4.3%
65% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,312
County GDP$8,917M

Business (County)

Restaurants330
Healthcare277
Retail494
Manufacturing170

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$10,466
199% above US avg
Cost of Living107.90 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate6.39%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.5 min
Drive Alone82.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Crystal Beach is $163,900, 42% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $884 (24% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$163,900
42% below US avg
Median List Price$559,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$559,000
$/Sq Ft$0
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio100.0%
Price Drops15.4%
Inventory13

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$884
24% below US avg
Rent Burden24.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,215
1 Bedroom$1,315
2 Bedrooms$1,579
3 Bedrooms$1,976
4 Bedrooms$2,193

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied57.1%
Housing Units507
Median Year Built1951

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$10,466
199% above US avg
Effective Rate6.39%
In Crystal Beach, 33.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 7.1% of residents lack health insurance. 16.7% are current smokers. 24.2% report depression. 25.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Crystal Beach vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.7%
5% above US avg
Diabetes9.5%
Heart Disease5.9%
High Blood Pressure30.7%
Asthma11.9%
COPD7.7%
Cancer7.6%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking16.7%
19% above US avg
Binge Drinking18.4%
Physical Inactivity25.5%
Depression24.2%
Mental Distress19.9%
Physical Distress14.4%
Short Sleep40.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.7%
Uninsured7.1%
17% below US avg
Checkup Rate77.6%
Dental Visits64.6%
Premature Death6,296/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.8/10
Exercise Access80.0%
Healthcare Facilities277
Crystal Beach has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 35.2 inches. The area enjoys 260 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.8°F
10% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall35.2 inches
7% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation767 ft (234 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density953/sq mi
Coordinates42.8098°N, 77.2583°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS36069
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 24.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 1.2-point margin. 89.2% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 50.6%
D 49.4%

Winner: Republican by 1.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+24.1%
28% below US avg
High School+91.4%
Graduate Degree+10.1%
School Test Score5.39
C+ Education Grade (2.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density953/sq mi
Total Area0.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access89.2%
Public Libraries12
Healthcare Facilities277
Restaurants330
Retail Stores494

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.5 min
Drive Alone82.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.8%

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