Middleburgh, NY

New York · Metropolitan Area

Middleburgh is a small town in New York with a population of 1,231. Residents earn $46,429 per year, which is 38% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,231 Population 985/sq mi density
$46,429 Median Income $40,259 per capita
$180,200 Home Value
$954 Median Rent
48°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$46,429 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$180,200 home value, $954/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $46,429
38% lower than US avg
Home Value $180,200
36% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 21.3%
37% lower than US avg
Median Rent $954
18% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 32.5%
1% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.3%
64% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.0%
60% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,231
Median Age55.7 yrs
Density985/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 95%

Economy

B+
Median Income$46,429
Per Capita$40,259
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty5.0%
County GDP$1,320M
Commute24 min

Housing

A
Home Value$180,200
Rent$954
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity32.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.9%
Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
AQI36 (Good)
Rain42.5 in/yr
Elevation659 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.3%
High School+92.8%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 35%
Commute24 min
Libraries4

Is Middleburgh a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Middleburgh receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Middleburgh offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Middleburgh is $46,429, 38% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. Only 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Middleburgh is $180,200, 36% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $954 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

21.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Middleburgh experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Middleburgh has a population of 1,231 with a density of 985 people per square mile. The median age is 55.7 years, 43% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.6%).

Population

1,231
Total Population
985
People / sq mi
55.7yrs
Median Age
43% above US avg
1.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.1%
Female 50.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Middleburgh vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.7%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.3%
90% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Middleburgh vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Middleburgh is $46,429, which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Middleburgh vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$46,429
38% below US avg
Per Capita Income$40,259
Avg Weekly Wage$1,050
IRS Avg AGI$67,256

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.3%
64% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.0%
60% below US avg
Establishments (County)710
County GDP$1,320M

Business (County)

Restaurants62
Healthcare55
Retail90
Manufacturing30

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,238
107% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.02%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.9 min
Work from Home10.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Middleburgh is $180,200, 36% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $954 (18% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$180,200
36% below US avg
Median List Price$189,900

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$189,900
$/Sq Ft$74
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio94.4%
Price Drops22.2%
Inventory9

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$954
18% 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-Occupied66.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,238
107% above US avg
Effective Rate4.02%
In Middleburgh, 32.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 21.9% report depression. 23.4% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity32.5%
1% above US avg
Diabetes8.4%
Heart Disease5.2%
High Blood Pressure29.9%
Asthma11.4%
COPD6.3%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.1%
Physical Inactivity23.4%
Depression21.9%
Mental Distress18.2%
Physical Distress12.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.1%
Checkup Rate78.1%
Premature Death7,415/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.7/10
Exercise Access35.0%
Healthcare Facilities55

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Safety Score

Middleburgh has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 42.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.0°F
11% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall42.5 inches
12% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation659 ft (201 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.2 km²)
Population Density985/sq mi
Coordinates42.5980°N, 74.3298°W
County FIPS36095
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 21.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (37% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 30.5-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 65.3%
D 34.7%

Winner: Republican by 30.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+21.3%
37% below US avg
High School+92.8%
School Test Score5.39
C+ Education Grade (2.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density985/sq mi
Total Area1.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities55
Restaurants62
Retail Stores90

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.9 min
Work from Home10.7%

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