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Horseheads, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Chemung County County
Horseheads, NY
At a Glance
How Horseheads Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Horseheads's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Horseheads a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Horseheads residents earn a median household income of $59,267 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,512. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.5% 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 is $133,400 , 53% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $208,863. Median rent is $1,126/month, with 32.3% 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 1960.
Safety & Crime
Horseheads reports 278 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 27% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,347/100K.
Education
28.4% of adults in Horseheads hold a bachelor's degree or higher (16% below the national average). 96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Horseheads has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.