Great River, NY

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.

4.4 /5.0
A Great
1,880 Population 449/sq mi density
$133,385 Median Income $71,914 per capita
$792,100 Home Value $1,014,390 Zillow
$2,982 Median Rent
53°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$133,385 median income, 2.8% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$792,100 home value, $2,982/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
55.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $133,385
77% higher than US avg
Home Value $792,100
181% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 55.6%
65% higher than US avg
Median Rent $2,982
156% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 27.1%
16% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.8%
22% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.6%
71% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,880
Median Age52.3 yrs
Density449/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 90%

Economy

A+
Median Income$133,385
Per Capita$71,914
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$130,222M
Commute33 min

Housing

B
Home Value$792,100
Rent$2,982
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$1,014,390

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity27.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression17.9%
Heart Disease4.1%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
AQI36 (Good)
Rain49.9 in/yr
Elevation6 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+55.6%
High School+95.8%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute33 min
EV Stations3
Libraries63

Is Great River a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Great River has a population of 1,880 with a density of 449 people per square mile. The median age is 52.3 years, 34% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90.1%).

Population

1,880
Total Population
449
People / sq mi
52.3yrs
Median Age
34% above US avg
4.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.8%
Female 51.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Great River vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.5%
20% above US avg
Spanish5.5%
59% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Great River vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Great River is $133,385, which is 77% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Income: Great River vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$133,385
77% above US avg
Per Capita Income$71,914
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
IRS Avg AGI$139,155

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.8%
22% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.6%
71% below US avg
Establishments (County)56,397
County GDP$130,222M

Business (County)

Restaurants3,828
Healthcare6,152
Retail5,602
Manufacturing820

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$15,590
345% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.97%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time32.7 min
Work from Home9.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Great River is $792,100, 181% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $2,982 (156% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $1,014,390.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$792,100
181% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$1,014,390

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$2,982
156% above US avg

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-Occupied63.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$15,590
345% above US avg
Effective Rate1.97%
In Great River, 27.1% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 17.9% report depression. 17.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Great River vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity27.1%
16% below US avg
Diabetes6.6%
Heart Disease4.1%
High Blood Pressure25.2%
Asthma10.3%
COPD3.9%
Stroke2.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.8%
Physical Inactivity17.8%
Depression17.9%
Mental Distress14.8%
Physical Distress9.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate99.0%
Checkup Rate79.9%
Premature Death4,800/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.9/10
Exercise Access98.6%
Healthcare Facilities6,152

Crime Rates: Great River vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)76

Safety Score

Great River has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 49.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.1°F
2% below US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall49.9 inches
31% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation6 ft (2 m)
Area4.2 sq mi (10.9 km²)
Population Density449/sq mi
Coordinates40.7135°N, 73.1760°W
County FIPS36059
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 55.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 4.2-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 52.1%
D 47.9%

Winner: Republican by 4.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+55.6%
65% above US avg
High School+95.8%
School Test Score5.39
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density449/sq mi
Total Area4.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations3
Alt Fuel Stations3
Public Libraries63
Healthcare Facilities6,152
Restaurants3,828
Retail Stores5,602

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)76

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute32.7 min
Work from Home9.9%

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