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Marcy, NY

New York · Metropolitan Area

Marcy is a small town in New York with a population of 489. Residents earn $64,500 per year, which is 14% below the national average.

4.2 /5.0
A Great
489 Population 284/sq mi density
$64,500 Median Income $52,209 per capita
$305,900 Home Value
$1,112 Median Rent 26.6% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$64,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$305,900 home value, $1,112/mo rent
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
39.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $64,500
14% lower than US avg
Home Value $305,900
9% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 39.8%
18% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,112
4% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.6%
5% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.7%
62% lower than US avg

How Marcy Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population489
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density284/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans3.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$64,500
Per Capita$52,209
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$14,680M
Commute44 min

Housing

A
Home Value$305,900
Rent$1,112
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units337
Rent Burden26.6%

Health

Obesity33.6%
Uninsured4.7%
Smoking11.6%
Depression21.1%
Heart Disease4.6%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
AQI36 (Good)
Rain44.0 in/yr
Sunny Days246/yr
Elevation426 ft (130 m)

Education

A
Bachelor's+39.8%
High School+95.1%
Graduate+14.3%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%
Commute44 min
Broadband100.0%
Libraries21

Is Marcy a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Marcy receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Marcy stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Marcy is $64,500, 14% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 44 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Marcy is $305,900, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,112 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 39.8% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Marcy experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Marcy has a population of 489 with a density of 284 people per square mile. The median age is 40.6 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

489
Total Population
284
People / sq mi
40.6yrs
Median Age
4% above US avg
1.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.3%
Female 51.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Marcy vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only79.0%
1% above US avg
Spanish21.0%
57% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Marcy vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Marcy is $64,500, which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 44 minutes.

Income: Marcy vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$64,500
14% below US avg
Per Capita Income$52,209
Avg Weekly Wage$1,175
IRS Avg AGI$66,498

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.7%
62% below US avg
Establishments (County)5,356
County GDP$14,680M

Business (County)

Restaurants596
Healthcare590
Retail761
Manufacturing216

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,401
111% above US avg
Cost of Living107.90 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.42%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time44.4 min
Drive Alone93.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Marcy is $305,900, 9% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,112 (4% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$305,900
9% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,112
4% below US avg
Rent Burden26.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,215
1 Bedroom$1,315
2 Bedrooms$1,579
3 Bedrooms$1,976
4 Bedrooms$2,193

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied27.9%
Housing Units337
Median Year Built1982

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,401
111% above US avg
Effective Rate2.42%
In Marcy, 33.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 4.7% of residents lack health insurance. 11.6% are current smokers. 21.1% report depression. 20.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Marcy vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.6%
5% above US avg
Diabetes7.5%
Heart Disease4.6%
High Blood Pressure28.5%
Asthma10.6%
COPD5.1%
Cancer7.7%
Stroke2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking11.6%
17% below US avg
Binge Drinking21.7%
Physical Inactivity20.9%
Depression21.1%
Mental Distress16.7%
Physical Distress11.0%
Short Sleep38.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.0%
Uninsured4.7%
45% below US avg
Primary Care1:1,421
Dentists1:1,831
Mental Health1:445
Checkup Rate77.9%
Dental Visits66.1%
Premature Death8,898/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.0/10
Exercise Access85.2%
Healthcare Facilities590
Marcy has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 44.0 inches. The area enjoys 246 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average46.7°F
14% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall44.0 inches
16% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation426 ft (130 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²)
Population Density284/sq mi
Coordinates43.1314°N, 75.2557°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS36065
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 39.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 21.3-point margin. 100.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 60.6%
D 39.4%

Winner: Republican by 21.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+39.8%
18% above US avg
High School+95.1%
Graduate Degree+14.3%
School Test Score5.39
A Education Grade (4.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density284/sq mi
Total Area1.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access100.0%
Public Libraries21
Healthcare Facilities590
Restaurants596
Retail Stores761

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)22

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute44.4 min
Drive Alone93.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.1%

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