New York · Metropolitan Area
Great River is a small town in New York with a population of 1,880. Residents earn $133,385 per year, which is 77% above the national average.
Based on current data, Great River receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Great River stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Great River is $133,385, which is significantly higher than the national average — 77% above $75,149. This places Great River among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. Only 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.
The median home value in Great River is $792,100, making it a premium housing market at 181% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,982 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 5.9x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Great River is a highly educated community — 55.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 95.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Great River experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 94.5% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.5% |
| 59% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $133,385 |
| 77% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $71,914 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,489 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $139,155 |
| Unemployment | 2.8% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.6% |
| 71% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 56,397 |
| County GDP | $130,222M |
| Restaurants | 3,828 |
| Healthcare | 6,152 |
| Retail | 5,602 |
| Manufacturing | 820 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $15,590 |
| 345% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.97% |
| Commute Time | 32.7 min |
| Work from Home | 9.9% |
| Census Median | $792,100 |
| 181% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $1,014,390 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,982 |
| 156% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,215 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,315 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,579 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,976 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,193 |
| Owner-Occupied | 63.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $15,590 |
| 345% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.97% |
| Obesity | 27.1% |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.6% |
| Heart Disease | 4.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.2% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 3.9% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.8% |
| Depression | 17.9% |
| Mental Distress | 14.8% |
| Physical Distress | 9.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.9% |
| Premature Death | 4,800/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 98.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 6,152 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 76 |
| Annual Average | 53.1°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 49.9 inches |
| 31% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 6 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 4.2 sq mi (10.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 449/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7135°N, 73.1760°W |
| County FIPS | 36059 |
Winner: Republican by 4.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 55.6% |
| 65% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.39 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 449/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.2 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 63 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 6,152 |
| Restaurants | 3,828 |
| Retail Stores | 5,602 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 76 |
| Avg Commute | 32.7 min |
| Work from Home | 9.9% |