At a Glance
Median Income
$70,521
$44,282 per capita
Home Value
$189,200
Zillow: $353,474
Median Rent
$722/mo
17.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
31.2%
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.3%
12.9% smoking rate
How Hammondsport Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hammondsport's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hammondsport a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hammondsport residents earn a median household income of $70,521 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,282. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,170 business establishments, including 220 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hammondsport is $189,200 , 33% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $353,474. Median rent is $722/month, with 17.5% 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.
Education
31.2% of adults in Hammondsport hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(7% below the national average).
92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hammondsport has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population564
Median Age56.8 yrs
Density1,611/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$70,521
Per Capita$44,282
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$5,787M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,387
Housing
A+
Home Value$189,200
Rent$722
Ownership66.3%
Zillow$353,474
Housing Units373
Rent Burden17.5%
Health
Obesity33.3%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death8,363/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain30.2 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation755 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+31.2%
High School+92.8%
Graduate+18.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 34%
Commute20 min
Broadband86.5%
Internet Speed159 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries16
Did You Know?
Hammondsport was founded in 1820.
The median home in Hammondsport was built in 1938.
17.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Elmira/Corning Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 159 Mbps.
There are 220 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.