Great Bend, NY

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

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
942 Population 163/sq mi density
$125,000 Home Value $229,458 Zillow
$1,345 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Great Bend, NY

At a Glance

Home Value
$125,000
56% below
Zillow: $229,458
Median Rent
$1,345/mo
16% above
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.2%
31% below
94.9% high school+
Obesity Rate
39.7%
24% above
17.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Great Bend Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
44%
Rent
116%
Poverty
381%
Bachelor's
69%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Great Bend a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Great Bend is $125,000 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $229,458. Median rent is $1,345/month, with 51.0% 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 1978.

Education

23.2% of adults in Great Bend hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below the national average). 94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Great Bend has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population942
Median Age26.4 yrs
Density163/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.8%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$23,670
Unemployment
Poverty47.3%
County GDP$6,588M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,202

Housing

Home Value$125,000
Rent$1,345
Ownership35.0%
Zillow$229,458
Housing Units347
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity39.7%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,243/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain45.1 in/yr
Elevation714 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.2%
High School+94.9%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 41%
Commute16 min
Broadband83.2%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries22

Did You Know?

The median home in Great Bend was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Watertown International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.6% 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.