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Davenport Center, NY

New York

Davenport Center is a small town in New York with a population of 489. Residents earn $52,500 per year, which is 30% below the national average.

4.2 /5.0
A Great
489 Population 158/sq mi density
$52,500 Median Income $28,690 per capita
$121,400 Home Value
45°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$52,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$121,400 home value
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $52,500
30% lower than US avg
Home Value $121,400
57% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 31.0%
8% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 31.9%
1% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Davenport Center Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population489
Median Age29.6 yrs
Density158/mi²
Male / Female32% / 68%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans2.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$52,500
Per Capita$28,690
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,118M
Commute53 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$121,400
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units222
Rent Burden28.1%

Health

Obesity31.9%
Uninsured6.2%
Smoking14.5%
Depression21.7%
Heart Disease5.8%

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
AQI36 (Good)
Rain48.7 in/yr
Sunny Days246/yr
Elevation1,331 ft (406 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+31.0%
High School+74.6%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 40%
Commute53 min
Broadband60.6%
Libraries13

Is Davenport Center a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Davenport Center receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times. Davenport Center stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Davenport Center is $52,500, 30% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 53 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Davenport Center is $121,400, 57% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

31.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 74.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Davenport Center has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.7 inches, including 70.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Davenport Center has a population of 489 with a density of 158 people per square mile. The median age is 29.6 years, 24% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

489
Total Population
158
People / sq mi
29.6yrs
Median Age
24% below US avg
3.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 32.3%
Female 67.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Davenport Center vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.0%
20% above US avg
Spanish6.0%
55% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Davenport Center vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Davenport Center is $52,500, which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 53 minutes.

Income: Davenport Center vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$52,500
30% below US avg
Per Capita Income$28,690
Avg Weekly Wage$1,288
IRS Avg AGI$65,053

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,274
County GDP$3,118M

Business (County)

Restaurants139
Healthcare115
Retail185
Manufacturing52

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,867
96% above US avg
Cost of Living107.90 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate5.66%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time52.6 min
Drive Alone78.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Davenport Center is $121,400, 57% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$121,400
57% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden28.1%

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-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units222
Median Year Built1964

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,867
96% above US avg
Effective Rate5.66%
In Davenport Center, 31.9% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 6.2% of residents lack health insurance. 14.5% are current smokers. 21.7% report depression. 24.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Davenport Center vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity31.9%
1% below US avg
Diabetes8.7%
Heart Disease5.8%
High Blood Pressure31.3%
Asthma10.7%
COPD6.2%
Cancer7.4%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking14.5%
4% above US avg
Binge Drinking20.6%
Physical Inactivity24.1%
Depression21.7%
Mental Distress17.7%
Physical Distress12.7%
Short Sleep40.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Uninsured6.2%
28% below US avg
Checkup Rate77.5%
Dental Visits62.9%
Premature Death8,915/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.1/10
Exercise Access58.5%
Healthcare Facilities115
Davenport Center has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation is 48.7 inches. The area enjoys 246 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average45.3°F
16% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.7 inches
28% above US avg
Snowfall70.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,331 ft (406 m)
Area3.1 sq mi (8.0 km²)
Population Density158/sq mi
Coordinates42.4451°N, 74.9112°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS36025
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 31.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (8% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 19.8-point margin. 60.6% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 59.9%
D 40.1%

Winner: Republican by 19.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+31.0%
8% below US avg
High School+74.6%
Graduate Degree+4.5%
School Test Score5.39
B Education Grade (3.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density158/sq mi
Total Area3.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access60.6%
Public Libraries13
Healthcare Facilities115
Restaurants139
Retail Stores185

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute52.6 min
Drive Alone78.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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