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Friendship, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Allegany County County
Friendship, NY
At a Glance
How Friendship Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Friendship's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Friendship a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Friendship residents earn a median household income of $42,734 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,997. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 911 business establishments, including 94 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Friendship is $56,600 , 80% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $111,278. Median rent is $996/month, with 40.4% 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
Friendship reports 59 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,372/100K.
Education
7.3% of adults in Friendship hold a bachelor's degree or higher (78% below the national average). 84.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Friendship has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). 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. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.