Cuba, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Allegany County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
1,755 Population 1,439/sq mi density
$68,229 Median Income $26,270 per capita
$86,100 Home Value $159,253 Zillow
$794 Median Rent 26.2% income on rent
46°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
$68,229 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$86,100 home value, $794/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Cuba, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$68,229
9% below
$26,270 per capita
Home Value
$86,100
69% below
Zillow: $159,253
Median Rent
$794/mo
32% below
26.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.3%
31% below
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
36% above
10.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
13% above
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Cuba Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
91%
Home Value
31%
Rent
68%
Poverty
84%
Bachelor's
69%
Unemployment
136%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cuba 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

Cuba residents earn a median household income of $68,229 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,270. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 911 business establishments, including 94 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cuba is $86,100 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $159,253. Median rent is $794/month, with 26.2% 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

23.3% of adults in Cuba hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below the national average). 94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cuba has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,755
Median Age34.0 yrs
Density1,439/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans4.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$68,229
Per Capita$26,270
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty10.4%
County GDP$1,955M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,019

Housing

A+
Home Value$86,100
Rent$794
Ownership60.1%
Zillow$159,253
Housing Units690
Rent Burden26.2%

Health

Obesity36.2%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death8,271/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain46.7 in/yr
Elevation1,492 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.3%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+11.0%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 28%
Commute18 min
Broadband94.1%
Internet Speed112 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries17

Did You Know?

The median home in Cuba was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Bradford Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 112 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.