Medina, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Orleans County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
5,799 Population 1,757/sq mi density
$63,972 Median Income $31,148 per capita
$101,500 Home Value $186,579 Zillow
$902 Median Rent 22.3% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$63,972 median income, 3.2% 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

Medina, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,972
15% below
$31,148 per capita
Home Value
$101,500
64% below
Zillow: $186,579
Median Rent
$902/mo
22% below
22.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.7%
45% below
87.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
11% below
7.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.9%
2% above
15.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Medina Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
85%
Home Value
36%
Rent
78%
Poverty
61%
Bachelor's
55%
Unemployment
89%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Medina a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Medina residents earn a median household income of $63,972 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,148. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 827 business establishments, including 70 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Medina is $101,500 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $186,579. Median rent is $902/month, with 22.3% 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 1938.

Education

18.7% of adults in Medina hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below the national average). 87.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 37.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population5,799
Median Age36.8 yrs
Density1,757/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born2.9%
Veterans10.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$63,972
Per Capita$31,148
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty7.6%
County GDP$1,871M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,138

Housing

A+
Home Value$101,500
Rent$902
Ownership58.5%
Zillow$186,579
Housing Units2,725
Rent Burden22.3%

Health

Obesity32.9%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,355/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain37.8 in/yr
Elevation537 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.7%
High School+87.1%
Graduate+7.5%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 30%
Commute25 min
Broadband92.9%
Internet Speed174 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Medina was founded in 1817.
The median home in Medina was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Buffalo Niagara International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 174 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.