Guilford, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Chenango County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
377 Population 281/sq mi density
$73,839 Median Income $32,472 per capita
$93,000 Home Value $179,512 Zillow
46°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$73,839 median income, 6.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$93,000 home value, /mo rent
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Guilford, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$73,839
2% below
$32,472 per capita
Home Value
$93,000
67% below
Zillow: $179,512
Bachelor's Degree+
29.1%
14% below
90.7% high school+
Unemployment
6.5%
81% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
12% above
16.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Guilford Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
98%
Home Value
33%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
86%
Unemployment
181%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Guilford a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Guilford residents earn a median household income of $73,839 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,472. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5% (81% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,040 business establishments, including 91 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Guilford is $93,000 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $179,512. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.

Education

29.1% of adults in Guilford hold a bachelor's degree or higher (14% below the national average). 90.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Guilford has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population377
Median Age47.4 yrs
Density281/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$73,839
Per Capita$32,472
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,066M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,234

Housing

A+
Home Value$93,000
Rent
Ownership89.0%
Zillow$179,512
Housing Units191
Rent Burden26.7%

Health

Obesity36.1%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death10,172/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain45.3 in/yr
Elevation1,502 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+29.1%
High School+90.7%
Graduate+7.4%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 36%
Commute15 min
Broadband94.2%
Internet Speed125 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries10

Did You Know?

The median home in Guilford was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Albert S Nader Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 125 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.