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Hancock, NY
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Hancock, NY
At a Glance
How Hancock Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hancock's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Hancock a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Hancock residents earn a median household income of $50,547 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,273. The unemployment rate stands at 7.5% (108% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,445 business establishments, including 164 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hancock is $145,300 , 48% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $337,714. Median rent is $1,051/month, with 34.8% 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.
Safety & Crime
Hancock reports 186 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 51% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,776/100K.
Education
18.8% of adults in Hancock hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below the national average). 94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hancock has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.