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Esperance, NY

New York · Metropolitan Area

Esperance is a small town in New York with a population of 238. Residents earn $68,750 per year, which is 9% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
238 Population 486/sq mi density
$68,750 Median Income $39,391 per capita
$170,700 Home Value
$1,100 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$68,750 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$170,700 home value, $1,100/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $68,750
9% lower than US avg
Home Value $170,700
39% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.0%
61% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,100
5% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.1%
3% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.8%
50% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.8%
85% lower than US avg

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

People

Population238
Median Age48.2 yrs
Density486/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 88%
Veterans4.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$68,750
Per Capita$39,391
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty1.8%
County GDP$12,310M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$170,700
Rent$1,100
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units159
Rent Burden32.5%

Health

Obesity33.1%
Uninsured6.1%
Smoking14.6%
Depression22.1%
Heart Disease5.6%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
AQI36 (Good)
Rain42.6 in/yr
Sunny Days246/yr
Elevation609 ft (186 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.0%
High School+93.0%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 45% / D 55%
Commute26 min
Broadband94.1%
Libraries9

Is Esperance a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Esperance receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Esperance offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Esperance is $68,750, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. Only 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Esperance is $170,700, 39% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,100 per month. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

13.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Esperance 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.

Esperance has a population of 238 with a density of 486 people per square mile. The median age is 48.2 years, 24% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (88.2%), with 2.1% Hispanic.

Population

238
Total Population
486
People / sq mi
48.2yrs
Median Age
24% above US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.8%
Female 46.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Esperance vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.9%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.1%
92% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Esperance vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Esperance is $68,750, which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Esperance vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$68,750
9% below US avg
Per Capita Income$39,391
Avg Weekly Wage$1,419
IRS Avg AGI$72,911

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.8%
50% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.8%
85% 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 Rate4.62%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.9 min
Drive Alone78.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Esperance is $170,700, 39% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,100 (5% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$170,700
39% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,100
5% below US avg
Rent Burden32.5%

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-Occupied79.7%
Housing Units159
Median Year Built1940

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,893
126% above US avg
Effective Rate4.62%
In Esperance, 33.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 6.1% of residents lack health insurance. 14.6% are current smokers. 22.1% report depression. 23.5% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.1%
3% above US avg
Diabetes8.7%
Heart Disease5.6%
High Blood Pressure30.7%
Asthma11.5%
COPD6.4%
Cancer7.7%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking14.6%
4% above US avg
Binge Drinking19.6%
Physical Inactivity23.5%
Depression22.1%
Mental Distress18.4%
Physical Distress12.8%
Short Sleep39.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.3%
Uninsured6.1%
29% below US avg
Checkup Rate78.5%
Dental Visits63.6%
Premature Death8,452/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.7/10
Exercise Access88.6%
Healthcare Facilities389
Esperance 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

Elevation609 ft (186 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density486/sq mi
Coordinates42.7646°N, 74.2574°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS36093
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 13.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 10.8-point margin. 94.1% 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+13.0%
61% below US avg
High School+93.0%
Graduate Degree+2.7%
School Test Score5.39
C Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density486/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.1%
Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities389
Restaurants347
Retail Stores428

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.9 min
Drive Alone78.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.5%

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