Elbridge, NY

New York

Elbridge is a small town in New York with a population of 1,308. Residents earn $62,313 per year, which is 17% below the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
1,308 Population 1,321/sq mi density
$62,313 Median Income $31,630 per capita
$156,500 Home Value
$968 Median Rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$62,313 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$156,500 home value, $968/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $62,313
17% lower than US avg
Home Value $156,500
44% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 19.6%
42% lower than US avg
Median Rent $968
17% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.5%
14% higher than US avg
Unemployment 3.5%
3% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.8%
94% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,308
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density1,321/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 96%

Economy

A
Median Income$62,313
Per Capita$31,630
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty0.8%
County GDP$4,063M
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$156,500
Rent$968
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity36.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.7%
Heart Disease5.3%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
AQI36 (Good)
Rain39.9 in/yr
Elevation581 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.6%
High School+91.2%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 44%
Commute22 min
Libraries9

Is Elbridge a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Elbridge receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Elbridge offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Elbridge is $62,313, 17% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.5%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Elbridge is $156,500, 44% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $968 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

19.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Elbridge experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches, including 127.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Elbridge has a population of 1,308 with a density of 1,321 people per square mile. The median age is 39.6 years, 2% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.2%), with 1.6% Hispanic.

Population

1,308
Total Population
1,321
People / sq mi
39.6yrs
Median Age
2% above US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.8%
Female 54.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Elbridge vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.7%
22% above US avg
Spanish4.3%
68% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Elbridge vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Elbridge is $62,313, which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Elbridge vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$62,313
17% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,630
Avg Weekly Wage$1,204
IRS Avg AGI$66,253

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.5%
3% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.8%
94% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,739
County GDP$4,063M

Business (County)

Restaurants173
Healthcare167
Retail216
Manufacturing76

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,441
113% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.75%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.9 min
Work from Home9.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Elbridge is $156,500, 44% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $968 (17% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$156,500
44% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$226
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio94.6%
Price Drops50.0%
Inventory2

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$968
17% below US avg

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-Occupied77.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,441
113% above US avg
Effective Rate4.75%
In Elbridge, 36.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 24.7% report depression. 21.7% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.5%
14% above US avg
Diabetes8.4%
Heart Disease5.3%
High Blood Pressure30.5%
Asthma11.6%
COPD6.1%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.4%
Physical Inactivity21.7%
Depression24.7%
Mental Distress18.6%
Physical Distress12.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.6%
Checkup Rate79.2%
Premature Death7,892/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.5/10
Exercise Access78.9%
Healthcare Facilities167

Crime Rates: Elbridge vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Safety Score

Elbridge has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 39.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.5°F
10% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall39.9 inches
5% above US avg
Snowfall127.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation581 ft (177 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density1,321/sq mi
Coordinates43.0379°N, 76.4424°W
County FIPS36011
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 19.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 13-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 56.5%
D 43.5%

Winner: Republican by 13 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+19.6%
42% below US avg
High School+91.2%
School Test Score5.39
C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density1,321/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities167
Restaurants173
Retail Stores216

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.9 min
Work from Home9.1%

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