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Duanesburg, NY

New York · Metropolitan Area

Duanesburg is a small town in New York with a population of 145. Residents earn $74,853 per year, which is 0% below the national average.

4.3 /5.0
A Great
145 Population 59/sq mi density
$74,853 Median Income $57,248 per capita
$231,600 Home Value $386,946 Zillow
46°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$74,853 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$231,600 home value
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $74,853
0% lower than US avg
Home Value $231,600
18% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 31.0%
8% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.5%
4% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population145
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density59/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans14.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$74,853
Per Capita$57,248
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$12,310M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$231,600
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$386,946
Housing Units139
Rent Burden29.9%

Health

Obesity33.5%
Uninsured5.5%
Smoking12.4%
Depression21.2%
Heart Disease4.7%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
AQI36 (Good)
Rain42.6 in/yr
Sunny Days246/yr
Elevation692 ft (211 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+31.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+21.4%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 45% / D 55%
Commute24 min
Broadband82.0%
Libraries9

Is Duanesburg a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Duanesburg receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Duanesburg stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Duanesburg is $74,853, roughly in line with 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 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Duanesburg is $231,600, 18% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

31.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Duanesburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Duanesburg has a population of 145 with a density of 59 people per square mile. The median age is 44.0 years, 13% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

145
Total Population
59
People / sq mi
44.0yrs
Median Age
13% above US avg
2.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 56.6%
Female 43.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Duanesburg vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only93.6%
19% above US avg
Spanish6.4%
52% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Duanesburg vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Duanesburg is $74,853, which is 0% 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 24 minutes.

Income: Duanesburg vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$74,853
0% below US avg
Per Capita Income$57,248
Avg Weekly Wage$1,419
IRS Avg AGI$72,911

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,562
County GDP$12,310M

Business (County)

Restaurants347
Healthcare389
Retail428
Manufacturing105

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,893
126% above US avg
Cost of Living107.90 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.41%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.7 min
Drive Alone61.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home38.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Duanesburg is $231,600, 18% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $386,946.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$231,600
18% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$386,946

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden29.9%

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-Occupied79.3%
Housing Units139
Median Year Built1973

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,893
126% above US avg
Effective Rate3.41%
In Duanesburg, 33.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 5.5% of residents lack health insurance. 12.4% are current smokers. 21.2% report depression. 19.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Duanesburg vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.5%
4% above US avg
Diabetes7.6%
Heart Disease4.7%
High Blood Pressure28.0%
Asthma11.0%
COPD5.6%
Cancer7.7%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking12.4%
11% below US avg
Binge Drinking20.3%
Physical Inactivity19.4%
Depression21.2%
Mental Distress16.8%
Physical Distress11.6%
Short Sleep38.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.4%
Uninsured5.5%
36% below US avg
Primary Care1:1,255
Dentists1:1,251
Mental Health1:351
Checkup Rate76.8%
Dental Visits66.8%
Premature Death8,452/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.7/10
Exercise Access88.6%
Healthcare Facilities389
Duanesburg has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 42.6 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) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average46.3°F
14% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall42.6 inches
12% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation692 ft (211 m)
Area2.5 sq mi (6.3 km²)
Population Density59/sq mi
Coordinates42.7634°N, 74.1331°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS36093
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 31.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (8% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 10.8-point margin. 82.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 44.6%
D 55.4%

Winner: Democrat by 10.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+31.0%
8% below US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+21.4%
School Test Score5.39
B Education Grade (3.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density59/sq mi
Total Area2.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access82.0%
Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities389
Restaurants347
Retail Stores428

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.7 min
Drive Alone61.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home38.1%

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