At a Glance
Median Income
$69,417
$22,892 per capita
Home Value
$162,900
Zillow: $177,400
Violent Crime
172/100K
2,328/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.7%
97.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
15.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.4%
17.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
270 sunny days/yr
How Mooers Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mooers's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mooers a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mooers residents earn a median household income of $69,417 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,892. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,948 business establishments, including 187 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mooers is $162,900 , 42% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $177,400. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Safety & Crime
Mooers reports 172 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 55% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,328/100K.
Education
31.7% of adults in Mooers hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(6% below the national average).
97.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mooers has an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population423
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density350/mi²
Male / Female69% / 31%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$69,417
Per Capita$22,892
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty15.8%
County GDP$4,929M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,145
Housing
A+
Home Value$162,900
Rent
Ownership86.8%
Zillow$177,400
Housing Units180
Rent Burden27.9%
Crime
F
Violent172/100K
Property2,328/100K
Health
Obesity34.4%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death7,270/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain35.7 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation295 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.7%
High School+97.1%
Graduate+9.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 49%
Commute21 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed165 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Mooers was founded in 1899.
The median home in Mooers was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Plattsburgh International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
30.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 165 Mbps.
There are 187 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.