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Fly Creek, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Schoharie County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
205 Population 124/sq mi density
$40,885 Median Income $45,279 per capita
$162,000 Home Value $375,218 Zillow
$916 Median Rent 29.4% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
186 Violent Crime/100K 1,776 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$40,885 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$162,000 home value, $916/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
186 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
28.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Fly Creek, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$40,885
46% below
$45,279 per capita
Home Value
$162,000
43% below
Zillow: $375,218
Median Rent
$916/mo
21% below
29.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
186/100K
51% below
1,776/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.0%
17% below
71.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
30.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.6%
11% below
10.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
246 sunny days/yr

How Fly Creek Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
54%
Home Value
57%
Rent
79%
Poverty
244%
Bachelor's
83%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
49%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fly Creek a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Fly Creek residents earn a median household income of $40,885 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,279. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 30.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 710 business establishments, including 62 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fly Creek is $162,000 , 43% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $375,218. Median rent is $916/month, with 29.4% 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

Fly Creek 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

28.0% of adults in Fly Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher (17% below the national average). 71.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fly Creek has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population205
Median Age60.5 yrs
Density124/mi²
Male / Female36% / 64%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.8%

Economy

C+
Median Income$40,885
Per Capita$45,279
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty30.3%
County GDP$1,320M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,050

Housing

A
Home Value$162,000
Rent$916
Ownership35.2%
Zillow$375,218
Housing Units196
Rent Burden29.4%

Crime

F
Violent186/100K
Property1,776/100K

Health

Obesity28.6%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking10.1%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death7,415/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain47.6 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,302 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.0%
High School+71.3%
Graduate+21.1%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 35%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Fly Creek was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Albert S Nader Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
25.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.