At a Glance
Median Income
$84,139
$38,930 per capita
Home Value
$206,800
Zillow: $208,863
Median Rent
$1,176/mo
26.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
40.0%
99.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.6%
11.9% smoking rate
How Horseheads North Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Horseheads North's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Horseheads North a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Horseheads North residents earn a median household income of $84,139 , which is 12% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,930. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,914 business establishments, including 192 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Horseheads North is $206,800 , 27% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $208,863. Median rent is $1,176/month, with 26.6% 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 1971.
Education
40.0% of adults in Horseheads North hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(19% above the national average).
99.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Horseheads North has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,600
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density1,176/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans14.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$84,139
Per Capita$38,930
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$4,774M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,177
Housing
A+
Home Value$206,800
Rent$1,176
Ownership82.7%
Zillow$208,863
Housing Units1,073
Rent Burden26.6%
Health
Obesity27.6%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking11.9%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death9,852/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain32.4 in/yr
Elevation957 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.0%
High School+99.7%
Graduate+16.8%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 42%
Commute19 min
Broadband96.7%
Internet Speed174 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Horseheads North was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Elmira/Corning Regional (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 174 Mbps.
There are 192 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.