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Garrattsville, NY

New York

Garrattsville is a small town in New York with a population of 144. Residents earn $51,875 per year, which is 31% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
144 Population 101/sq mi density
$51,875 Median Income $28,158 per capita
$117,500 Home Value
43°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$51,875 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$117,500 home value
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $51,875
31% lower than US avg
Home Value $117,500
58% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 20.5%
39% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 32.0%
0% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 16.7%
34% higher than US avg

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

People

Population144
Median Age32.1 yrs
Density101/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans100.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$51,875
Per Capita$28,158
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty16.7%
County GDP$3,518M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$117,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units64
Rent Burden27.0%

Health

Obesity32.0%
Uninsured6.0%
Smoking14.8%
Depression20.0%
Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
AQI36 (Good)
Rain47.6 in/yr
Sunny Days246/yr
Elevation1,343 ft (409 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.5%
High School+91.8%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 54% / D 46%
Commute24 min
Broadband67.0%
Libraries13

Is Garrattsville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Garrattsville receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Garrattsville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Garrattsville is $51,875, 31% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 16.7% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Garrattsville is $117,500, 58% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

20.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Garrattsville has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. 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, including 85.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Garrattsville has a population of 144 with a density of 101 people per square mile. The median age is 32.1 years, 17% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

144
Total Population
101
People / sq mi
32.1yrs
Median Age
17% below US avg
1.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.6%
Female 51.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Garrattsville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Garrattsville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Garrattsville is $51,875, which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Garrattsville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$51,875
31% below US avg
Per Capita Income$28,158
Avg Weekly Wage$1,160
IRS Avg AGI$67,606

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate16.7%
34% above US avg
Establishments (County)1,538
County GDP$3,518M

Business (County)

Restaurants190
Healthcare156
Retail243
Manufacturing56

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,079
102% above US avg
Cost of Living107.90 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate6.02%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.3 min
Drive Alone88.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Garrattsville is $117,500, 58% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$117,500
58% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden27.0%

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-Occupied58.2%
Housing Units64
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,079
102% above US avg
Effective Rate6.02%
In Garrattsville, 32.0% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 6.0% of residents lack health insurance. 14.8% are current smokers. 20.0% report depression. 22.9% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity32.0%
0% below US avg
Diabetes8.7%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure29.8%
Asthma10.5%
COPD6.5%
Cancer7.9%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking14.8%
6% above US avg
Binge Drinking21.2%
Physical Inactivity22.9%
Depression20.0%
Mental Distress17.2%
Physical Distress13.0%
Short Sleep37.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate85.3%
Uninsured6.0%
30% below US avg
Primary Care1:727
Dentists1:2,246
Mental Health1:439
Checkup Rate74.8%
Dental Visits60.8%
Premature Death8,049/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.7/10
Exercise Access49.3%
Healthcare Facilities156
Garrattsville has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation is 47.6 inches. The area enjoys 246 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average42.8°F
21% below US avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall47.6 inches
25% above US avg
Snowfall85.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,343 ft (409 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²)
Population Density101/sq mi
Coordinates42.6524°N, 75.1691°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS36077
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 20.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 7.9-point margin. 67.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 53.9%
D 46.1%

Winner: Republican by 7.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+20.5%
39% below US avg
High School+91.8%
Graduate Degree+4.2%
School Test Score5.39
C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density101/sq mi
Total Area1.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access67.0%
Public Libraries13
Healthcare Facilities156
Restaurants190
Retail Stores243

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.3 min
Drive Alone88.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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