Gouverneur, NY

Full City Profile · New York · St. Lawrence County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
3,623 Population 1,654/sq mi density
$35,464 Median Income $22,639 per capita
$107,500 Home Value $139,613 Zillow
$842 Median Rent 34.5% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$35,464 median income, 11.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$107,500 home value, $842/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Gouverneur, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$35,464
53% below
$22,639 per capita
Home Value
$107,500
62% below
Zillow: $139,613
Median Rent
$842/mo
28% below
34.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.3%
46% below
84.9% high school+
Unemployment
11.0%
206% above
22.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.0%
40% above
19.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F

How Gouverneur Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
47%
Home Value
38%
Rent
72%
Poverty
183%
Bachelor's
54%
Unemployment
306%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Gouverneur a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Gouverneur residents earn a median household income of $35,464 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,639. The unemployment rate stands at 11.0% (206% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,104 business establishments, including 253 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Gouverneur is $107,500 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $139,613. Median rent is $842/month, with 34.5% 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.

Education

18.3% of adults in Gouverneur hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below the national average). 84.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Gouverneur 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 totals 39.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,623
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density1,654/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans9.2%

Economy

D
Median Income$35,464
Per Capita$22,639
Unemployment11.0%
Poverty22.7%
County GDP$6,588M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,202

Housing

A+
Home Value$107,500
Rent$842
Ownership52.7%
Zillow$139,613
Housing Units2,017
Rent Burden34.5%

Health

Obesity45.0%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking19.8%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death8,243/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Rain39.6 in/yr
Elevation427 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.3%
High School+84.9%
Graduate+8.2%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 41%
Commute20 min
Broadband78.3%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries22

Did You Know?

The median home in Gouverneur was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Ogdensburg International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 253 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.