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Fillmore, NY

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Fillmore is a small town in New York with a population of 540. Residents earn $64,643 per year, which is 14% below the national average.

4.4 /5.0
A Great
540 Population 568/sq mi density
$64,643 Median Income $28,632 per capita
$88,600 Home Value $138,808 Zillow
$814 Median Rent 17.4% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$64,643 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,600 home value, $814/mo rent
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $64,643
14% lower than US avg
Home Value $88,600
69% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 40.6%
20% higher than US avg
Median Rent $814
30% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.5%
11% higher than US avg
Unemployment 4.4%
22% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.4%
80% lower than US avg

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

People

Population540
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density568/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 96%
Veterans14.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$64,643
Per Capita$28,632
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$1,955M
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$88,600
Rent$814
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$138,808
Housing Units251
Rent Burden17.4%

Health

Obesity35.5%
Uninsured5.7%
Smoking14.6%
Depression22.8%
Heart Disease5.7%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
AQI36 (Good)
Rain40.2 in/yr
Sunny Days246/yr
Elevation1,170 ft (357 m)

Education

A
Bachelor's+40.6%
High School+99.1%
Graduate+13.3%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 28%
Commute23 min
Broadband84.9%
Libraries17

Is Fillmore a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Fillmore receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include a highly educated population, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Fillmore stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Fillmore is $64,643, 14% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.4%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Fillmore is $88,600, 69% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $814 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 40.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 99.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Fillmore experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches, including 72.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Fillmore has a population of 540 with a density of 568 people per square mile. The median age is 40.8 years, 5% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.1%).

Population

540
Total Population
568
People / sq mi
40.8yrs
Median Age
5% above US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 43.9%
Female 56.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Fillmore vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.7%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.3%
90% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Fillmore vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Fillmore is $64,643, which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Fillmore vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$64,643
14% below US avg
Per Capita Income$28,632
Avg Weekly Wage$1,019
IRS Avg AGI$57,516

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.4%
22% above US avg
Poverty Rate2.4%
80% below US avg
Establishments (County)911
County GDP$1,955M

Business (County)

Restaurants94
Healthcare81
Retail127
Manufacturing34

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,513
86% above US avg
Cost of Living107.90 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate7.35%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.4 min
Drive Alone42.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home12.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Fillmore is $88,600, 69% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $814 (30% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $138,808.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$88,600
69% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$138,808

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$814
30% below US avg
Rent Burden17.4%

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-Occupied78.3%
Housing Units251
Median Year Built1945

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,513
86% above US avg
Effective Rate7.35%
In Fillmore, 35.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 5.7% of residents lack health insurance. 14.6% are current smokers. 22.8% report depression. 23.3% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.5%
11% above US avg
Diabetes9.1%
Heart Disease5.7%
High Blood Pressure31.5%
Asthma11.6%
COPD6.8%
Cancer7.8%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking14.6%
4% above US avg
Binge Drinking19.5%
Physical Inactivity23.3%
Depression22.8%
Mental Distress18.5%
Physical Distress13.2%
Short Sleep37.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.5%
Uninsured5.7%
34% below US avg
Primary Care1:2,882
Dentists1:3,113
Mental Health1:382
Checkup Rate78.4%
Dental Visits64.0%
Premature Death8,271/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.2/10
Exercise Access45.8%
Healthcare Facilities81
Fillmore has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.2 inches. The area enjoys 246 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average45.8°F
15% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.2 inches
6% above US avg
Snowfall72.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,170 ft (357 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density568/sq mi
Coordinates42.4659°N, 78.1105°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS36003
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 40.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 43.2-point margin. 84.9% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 71.6%
D 28.4%

Winner: Republican by 43.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+40.6%
20% above US avg
High School+99.1%
Graduate Degree+13.3%
School Test Score5.39
A Education Grade (4.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density568/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access84.9%
Public Libraries17
Healthcare Facilities81
Restaurants94
Retail Stores127

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.4 min
Drive Alone42.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home12.3%

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