Medina, NY

New York · Metropolitan Area

Medina is a small city in New York with a population of 5,799. Residents earn $63,972 per year, which is 15% below the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
5,799 Population 1,757/sq mi density
$63,972 Median Income $31,148 per capita
$101,500 Home Value $165,815 Zillow
$902 Median Rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$63,972 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,500 home value, $902/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $63,972
15% lower than US avg
Home Value $101,500
64% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 18.7%
45% lower than US avg
Median Rent $902
22% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 32.9%
2% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.0%
44% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.6%
39% lower than US avg

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

People

Population5,799
Median Age36.8 yrs
Density1,757/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 89%

Economy

A
Median Income$63,972
Per Capita$31,148
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty7.6%
County GDP$1,871M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$101,500
Rent$902
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$165,815

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity32.9%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.1%
Heart Disease5.6%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
AQI36 (Good)
Rain35.2 in/yr
Elevation537 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.7%
High School+87.1%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 30%
Commute25 min
EV Stations5
Libraries4

Is Medina a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Medina receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Medina offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Medina is $63,972, 15% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.0%. Only 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Medina is $101,500, 64% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $902 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

18.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Medina experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches, including 67.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Medina has a population of 5,799 with a density of 1,757 people per square mile. The median age is 36.8 years, 5% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (89.1%), with 1.2% Hispanic, 1.5% Black.

Population

5,799
Total Population
1,757
People / sq mi
36.8yrs
Median Age
5% below US avg
3.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.2%
Female 47.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Medina vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only90.5%
15% above US avg
Spanish9.5%
29% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Medina vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Medina is $63,972, which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Medina vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$63,972
15% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,148
Avg Weekly Wage$1,138
IRS Avg AGI$58,023

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.0%
44% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.6%
39% below US avg
Establishments (County)827
County GDP$1,871M

Business (County)

Restaurants70
Healthcare73
Retail96
Manufacturing38

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,851
96% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate6.75%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.9 min
Work from Home9.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Medina is $101,500, 64% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $902 (22% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $165,815.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$101,500
64% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$165,815
Median List Price$119,900

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$119,900
$/Sq Ft$99
Homes Sold6
Sale-to-List Ratio99.4%
Price Drops12.5%
Inventory8

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$902
22% below US avg

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-Occupied58.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,851
96% above US avg
Effective Rate6.75%
In Medina, 32.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 22.1% report depression. 26.8% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity32.9%
2% above US avg
Diabetes9.5%
Heart Disease5.6%
High Blood Pressure30.4%
Asthma11.9%
COPD7.0%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.6%
Physical Inactivity26.8%
Depression22.1%
Mental Distress19.0%
Physical Distress13.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.1%
Checkup Rate77.9%
Premature Death7,355/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.3/10
Exercise Access49.1%
Healthcare Facilities73

Crime Rates: Medina vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Safety Score

Medina has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 35.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.3°F
9% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall35.2 inches
7% below US avg
Snowfall67.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation537 ft (164 m)
Area3.3 sq mi (8.5 km²)
Population Density1,757/sq mi
Coordinates43.2197°N, 78.3879°W
County FIPS36073
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 18.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 40.5-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 70.2%
D 29.8%

Winner: Republican by 40.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+18.7%
45% below US avg
High School+87.1%
School Test Score5.39
C Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density1,757/sq mi
Total Area3.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations5
Alt Fuel Stations5
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities73
Restaurants70
Retail Stores96

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.9 min
Work from Home9.5%

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