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Edmeston, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Otsego County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
592 Population 136/sq mi density
$54,167 Median Income $27,906 per capita
$136,400 Home Value $191,787 Zillow
$617 Median Rent 18.6% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
186 Violent Crime/100K 1,776 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$54,167 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$136,400 home value, $617/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
186 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Edmeston, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,167
28% below
$27,906 per capita
Home Value
$136,400
52% below
Zillow: $191,787
Median Rent
$617/mo
47% below
18.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
186/100K
51% below
1,776/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.8%
62% below
88.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
17.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
11% above
20.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
246 sunny days/yr

How Edmeston Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
72%
Home Value
48%
Rent
53%
Poverty
140%
Bachelor's
38%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
49%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Edmeston a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Edmeston residents earn a median household income of $54,167 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,906. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,538 business establishments, including 190 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Edmeston is $136,400 , 52% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $191,787. Median rent is $617/month, with 18.6% 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.

Safety & Crime

Edmeston reports 186 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 51% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,776/100K.

Education

12.8% of adults in Edmeston hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 88.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Edmeston has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population592
Median Age51.3 yrs
Density136/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$54,167
Per Capita$27,906
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty17.3%
County GDP$3,518M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,160

Housing

A+
Home Value$136,400
Rent$617
Ownership62.4%
Zillow$191,787
Housing Units328
Rent Burden18.6%

Crime

F
Violent186/100K
Property1,776/100K

Health

Obesity35.7%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking20.5%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death8,049/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain42.1 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,355 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.8%
High School+88.7%
Graduate+6.6%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 54% / D 46%
Commute17 min
Broadband78.0%
Internet Speed156 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13

Did You Know?

The median home in Edmeston was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Albert S Nader Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 156 Mbps.
There are 190 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.