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Felts Mills, NY

New York

Felts Mills is a small town in New York with a population of 265. Residents earn $60,938 per year, which is 19% below the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
265 Population 449/sq mi density
$60,938 Median Income $79,678 per capita
$86,300 Home Value
$1,063 Median Rent 28.5% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$60,938 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$86,300 home value, $1,063/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $60,938
19% lower than US avg
Home Value $86,300
69% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 19.4%
42% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,063
9% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 40.0%
25% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.0%
44% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.2%
18% lower than US avg

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

People

Population265
Median Age59.3 yrs
Density449/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Largest GroupWhite 77%
Veterans3.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$60,938
Per Capita$79,678
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty10.2%
County GDP$6,588M
Commute20 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$86,300
Rent$1,063
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units180
Rent Burden28.5%

Health

Obesity40.0%
Uninsured7.2%
Smoking16.6%
Depression22.0%
Heart Disease5.9%

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (6°C)
AQI36 (Good)
Rain39.6 in/yr
Sunny Days270/yr
Elevation634 ft (193 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.4%
High School+90.7%
Graduate+12.1%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 41%
Commute20 min
Broadband100.0%
Libraries22

Is Felts Mills a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Felts Mills receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Felts Mills offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Felts Mills is $60,938, 19% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.0%. 10.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Felts Mills is $86,300, 69% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,063 per month. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

19.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Felts Mills has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. With 270 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches, including 92.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Felts Mills has a population of 265 with a density of 449 people per square mile. The median age is 59.3 years, 52% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (77%), with 6.4% Hispanic.

Population

265
Total Population
449
People / sq mi
59.3yrs
Median Age
52% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 57.7%
Female 42.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Felts Mills vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only93.0%
18% above US avg
Spanish7.0%
48% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Felts Mills vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Felts Mills is $60,938, which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: Felts Mills vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$60,938
19% below US avg
Per Capita Income$79,678
Avg Weekly Wage$1,202
IRS Avg AGI$63,170

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.0%
44% below US avg
Poverty Rate10.2%
18% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,104
County GDP$6,588M

Business (County)

Restaurants253
Healthcare233
Retail339
Manufacturing62

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,866
96% above US avg
Cost of Living107.90 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate7.96%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.5 min
Drive Alone99.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Felts Mills is $86,300, 69% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,063 (9% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$86,300
69% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,063
9% below US avg
Rent Burden28.5%

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-Occupied60.4%
Housing Units180
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,866
96% above US avg
Effective Rate7.96%
In Felts Mills, 40.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 7.2% of residents lack health insurance. 16.6% are current smokers. 22.0% report depression. 27.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Felts Mills vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.0%
25% above US avg
Diabetes10.4%
Heart Disease5.9%
High Blood Pressure31.3%
Asthma11.9%
COPD7.5%
Cancer7.4%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking16.6%
19% above US avg
Binge Drinking19.7%
Physical Inactivity27.9%
Depression22.0%
Mental Distress18.9%
Physical Distress13.9%
Short Sleep43.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate91.6%
Uninsured7.2%
16% below US avg
Primary Care1:1,831
Dentists1:2,505
Mental Health1:404
Checkup Rate79.3%
Dental Visits57.7%
Premature Death8,243/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.5/10
Exercise Access56.6%
Healthcare Facilities233
Felts Mills has an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation is 39.6 inches. The area enjoys 270 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average43.5°F
19% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall39.6 inches
4% above US avg
Snowfall92.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation634 ft (193 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density449/sq mi
Coordinates44.0124°N, 75.7701°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS36089
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 19.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 18-point margin. 100.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 59%
D 41%

Winner: Republican by 18 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+19.4%
42% below US avg
High School+90.7%
Graduate Degree+12.1%
School Test Score5.39
C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density449/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access100.0%
Public Libraries22
Healthcare Facilities233
Restaurants253
Retail Stores339

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.5 min
Drive Alone99.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.6%

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