New York · Metropolitan Area
Lima is a small town in New York with a population of 2,188. Residents earn $85,469 per year, which is 14% above the national average.
Based on current data, Lima receives an overall livability score of 4.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, affordable housing. Lima stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Lima is $85,469, 14% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. Only 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Lima is $195,400, 31% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $815 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 41.8% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 94.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Lima experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches, including 51.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 93.6% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.4% |
| 52% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $85,469 |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,681 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,093 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $70,010 |
| Unemployment | 1.4% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.5% |
| 88% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,495 |
| County GDP | $3,092M |
| Restaurants | 133 |
| Healthcare | 119 |
| Retail | 201 |
| Manufacturing | 65 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,178 |
| 134% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.19% |
| Commute Time | 21.6 min |
| Work from Home | 7.0% |
| Census Median | $195,400 |
| 31% below US avg |
| $/Sq Ft | $193 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 121.7% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 1 |
| Census Median Rent | $815 |
| 30% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,215 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,315 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,579 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,976 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,193 |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,178 |
| 134% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.19% |
| Obesity | 30.0% |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.5% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.1% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| COPD | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.1% |
| Depression | 21.3% |
| Mental Distress | 16.2% |
| Physical Distress | 11.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.2% |
| Premature Death | 5,954/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 79.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 119 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Annual Average | 47.9°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.6 inches |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 51.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 837 ft (255 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,621/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.9069°N, 77.6123°W |
| County FIPS | 36051 |
Winner: Republican by 21.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 41.8% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.39 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,621/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.4 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 119 |
| Restaurants | 133 |
| Retail Stores | 201 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 21.6 min |
| Work from Home | 7.0% |