At a Glance
Median Income
$50,313
$35,624 per capita
Home Value
$187,500
Zillow: $245,664
Median Rent
$860/mo
17.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.1%
98.8% high school+
Unemployment
7.9%
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% smoking rate
How Little Meadows Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Little Meadows's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Little Meadows a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Little Meadows residents earn a median household income of $50,313 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,624. The unemployment rate stands at 7.9% (119% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,525 business establishments, including 116 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Little Meadows is $187,500 , 33% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $245,664. Median rent is $860/month, with 17.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Education
27.1% of adults in Little Meadows hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% below the national average).
98.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Little Meadows has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population216
Median Age55.5 yrs
Density89/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born3.2%
Veterans9.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$50,313
Per Capita$35,624
Unemployment7.9%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$6,798M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,156
Housing
A+
Home Value$187,500
Rent$860
Ownership88.1%
Zillow$245,664
Housing Units119
Rent Burden17.5%
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death7,655/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain42.0 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation1,033 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.1%
High School+98.8%
Graduate+8.4%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 26%
Commute25 min
Broadband88.1%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Little Meadows was founded in 1800.
The median home in Little Meadows was built in 1958.
19.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ithaca Tompkins International (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.425 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 115 Mbps.
There are 116 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.