Margaretville, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Delaware County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
651 Population 930/sq mi density
$36,411 Median Income $25,464 per capita
$192,400 Home Value $340,804 Zillow
$1,029 Median Rent 33.4% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$36,411 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$192,400 home value, $1,029/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Margaretville, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$36,411
52% below
$25,464 per capita
Home Value
$192,400
32% below
Zillow: $340,804
Median Rent
$1,029/mo
12% below
33.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.2%
67% below
79.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
27.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.5%
1% above
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F

How Margaretville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
48%
Home Value
68%
Rent
88%
Poverty
223%
Bachelor's
33%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Margaretville a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Margaretville residents earn a median household income of $36,411 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,464. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,274 business establishments, including 139 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Margaretville is $192,400 , 32% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $340,804. Median rent is $1,029/month, with 33.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.

Education

11.2% of adults in Margaretville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below the national average). 79.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Margaretville has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population651
Median Age50.3 yrs
Density930/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born20.3%
Veterans9.1%

Economy

C+
Median Income$36,411
Per Capita$25,464
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty27.6%
County GDP$3,118M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,288

Housing

B+
Home Value$192,400
Rent$1,029
Ownership53.8%
Zillow$340,804
Housing Units383
Rent Burden33.4%

Health

Obesity32.5%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,915/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Rain44.8 in/yr
Elevation1,319 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.2%
High School+79.1%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 40%
Commute17 min
Broadband82.9%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13

Did You Know?

Margaretville was founded in 1875.
The median home in Margaretville was built in 1954.
27.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Sullivan County International (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
21.4% of the population has a disability.
20.3% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 139 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.