New York
Jamestown West is a small town in New York with a population of 2,398. Residents earn $64,034 per year, which is 15% below the national average.
Based on current data, Jamestown West receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Jamestown West stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Jamestown West is $64,034, 15% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.3%. Only 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 12 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Jamestown West is $145,400, 48% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $880 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 36.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 94.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Jamestown West experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches, including 98.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 93.5% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.5% |
| 51% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $64,034 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,955 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,018 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $58,667 |
| Unemployment | 0.3% |
| 92% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.2% |
| 74% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,224 |
| County GDP | $6,275M |
| Restaurants | 330 |
| Healthcare | 255 |
| Retail | 443 |
| Manufacturing | 176 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,210 |
| 106% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.96% |
| Commute Time | 12.0 min |
| Work from Home | 4.7% |
| Census Median | $145,400 |
| 48% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $880 |
| 24% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,215 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,315 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,579 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,976 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,193 |
| Owner-Occupied | 67.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,210 |
| 106% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.96% |
| Obesity | 34.3% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.8% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| COPD | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.1% |
| Depression | 21.9% |
| Mental Distress | 17.7% |
| Physical Distress | 12.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.9% |
| Premature Death | 9,667/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 79.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 255 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Annual Average | 47.3°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.9 inches |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 98.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,464 ft (446 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 952/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0885°N, 79.2810°W |
| County FIPS | 36013 |
Winner: Republican by 22 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 36.4% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.39 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 952/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 24 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 255 |
| Restaurants | 330 |
| Retail Stores | 443 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Avg Commute | 12.0 min |
| Work from Home | 4.7% |