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Gouverneur, NY
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Gouverneur, NY
At a Glance
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)
Is Gouverneur a Good Place to Live?
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 5.2% (44% 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 $123,312. 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.
Safety & Crime
Gouverneur reports 191 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 50% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,949/100K.
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. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.