Downsville, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Delaware County County

1.2 /5.0
F Poor
254 Population 58/sq mi density
$175,000 Home Value $287,220 Zillow
46°F Avg Temperature
F
Overall
1.2 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Downsville, NY

At a Glance

Home Value
$175,000
38% below
Zillow: $287,220
Bachelor's Degree+
2.6%
92% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
32.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.0%
3% above
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Downsville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
62%
Poverty
259%
Bachelor's
8%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Downsville a Good Place to Live?

F
1.2 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Downsville is $175,000 , 38% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $287,220. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.

Education

2.6% of adults in Downsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (92% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Downsville has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population254
Median Age55.5 yrs
Density58/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born6.3%
Veterans14.4%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$30,478
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty32.1%
County GDP$3,118M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,288

Housing

Home Value$175,000
Rent
Ownership60.0%
Zillow$287,220
Housing Units228
Rent Burden28.1%

Health

Obesity33.0%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,915/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain49.1 in/yr
Elevation1,155 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.6%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 40%
Commute11 min
Broadband96.2%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13

Did You Know?

The median home in Downsville was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Sullivan County International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 139 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.