At a Glance
Median Income
$59,267
$35,512 per capita
Home Value
$133,400
Zillow: $229,358
Median Rent
$1,126/mo
32.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
28.4%
96.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
10.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.9%
13.7% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Horseheads 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
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 2.9% (19% 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 $229,358. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population6,494
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density1,669/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born5.1%
Veterans12.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$59,267
Per Capita$35,512
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty10.5%
County GDP$4,774M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,177
Housing
A+
Home Value$133,400
Rent$1,126
Ownership62.6%
Zillow$229,358
Housing Units3,362
Rent Burden32.3%
Health
Obesity28.9%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death9,852/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain32.4 in/yr
Elevation922 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.4%
High School+96.7%
Graduate+9.8%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 42%
Commute16 min
Broadband80.7%
Internet Speed174 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Horseheads was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Elmira/Corning Regional (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.7% 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.