Crystal Beach, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Ontario County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
648 Population 953/sq mi density
$52,857 Median Income $40,081 per capita
$163,900 Home Value $339,423 Zillow
$884 Median Rent 24.7% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$52,857 median income, 8.5% 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

Crystal Beach, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,857
30% below
$40,081 per capita
Home Value
$163,900
42% below
Zillow: $339,423
Median Rent
$884/mo
24% below
24.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.1%
28% below
91.4% high school+
Unemployment
8.5%
136% above
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.7%
5% above
16.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Crystal Beach Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
70%
Home Value
58%
Rent
76%
Poverty
35%
Bachelor's
72%
Unemployment
236%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Crystal Beach a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Crystal Beach residents earn a median household income of $52,857 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,081. The unemployment rate stands at 8.5% (136% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,312 business establishments, including 330 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Crystal Beach is $163,900 , 42% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $339,423. Median rent is $884/month, with 24.7% 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 1951.

Education

24.1% of adults in Crystal Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below the national average). 91.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 35.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population648
Median Age56.9 yrs
Density953/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born5.1%
Veterans5.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$52,857
Per Capita$40,081
Unemployment8.5%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$8,917M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,232

Housing

A+
Home Value$163,900
Rent$884
Ownership57.1%
Zillow$339,423
Housing Units507
Rent Burden24.7%

Health

Obesity33.7%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death6,296/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain35.2 in/yr
Elevation767 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.1%
High School+91.4%
Graduate+10.1%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 49%
Commute21 min
Broadband89.2%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations35
Libraries12

Did You Know?

The median home in Crystal Beach was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Frederick Douglass/Greater Rochester International (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 330 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.