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Kennedy, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Chautauqua County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
234 Population 115/sq mi density
$46,771 Median Income $30,889 per capita
$75,600 Home Value $149,595 Zillow
47°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
721 Violent Crime/100K 4,193 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$46,771 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$75,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
721 violent crimes/100K (90% above avg)
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Kennedy, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,771
38% below
$30,889 per capita
Home Value
$75,600
73% below
Zillow: $149,595
Violent Crime
721/100K
90% above
4,193/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.5%
84% below
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
75% below
7.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
11% above
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
246 sunny days/yr

How Kennedy Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Kennedy's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
62%
Home Value
27%
Poverty
63%
Bachelor's
16%
Unemployment
25%
Crime
190%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kennedy a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kennedy residents earn a median household income of $46,771 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,889. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,224 business establishments, including 330 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kennedy is $75,600 , 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $149,595. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1942.

Safety & Crime

Kennedy reports 721 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 90% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,193/100K.

Education

5.5% of adults in Kennedy hold a bachelor's degree or higher (84% below the national average). 97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kennedy has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population234
Median Age58.5 yrs
Density115/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$46,771
Per Capita$30,889
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty7.8%
County GDP$6,275M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,018

Housing

A+
Home Value$75,600
Rent
Ownership78.8%
Zillow$149,595
Housing Units186
Rent Burden31.2%

Crime

F
Violent721/100K
Property4,193/100K

Health

Obesity35.6%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,667/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain45.9 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,281 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.5%
High School+97.0%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%
Commute19 min
Broadband87.6%
Internet Speed179 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries24

Did You Know?

The median home in Kennedy was built in 1942.
The nearest airport is Bradford Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
36.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 179 Mbps.
There are 330 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.