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North Collins, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Erie County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,198 Population 1,498/sq mi density
$58,750 Median Income $30,243 per capita
$120,700 Home Value $210,346 Zillow
$746 Median Rent 26.8% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 259 sunny days/yr
429 Violent Crime/100K 2,298 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$58,750 median income, 6.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,700 home value, $746/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
429 violent crimes/100K (13% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.9% bachelor's degree or higher

North Collins, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,750
22% below
$30,243 per capita
Home Value
$120,700
57% below
Zillow: $210,346
Median Rent
$746/mo
36% below
26.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
429/100K
13% above
2,298/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.9%
38% below
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
6.6%
83% above
12.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.6%
2% above
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
259 sunny days/yr

How North Collins Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
78%
Home Value
43%
Rent
64%
Poverty
101%
Bachelor's
62%
Unemployment
183%
Crime
113%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is North Collins a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

North Collins residents earn a median household income of $58,750 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,243. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6% (83% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 25,097 business establishments, including 2,341 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in North Collins is $120,700 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $210,346. Median rent is $746/month, with 26.8% 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.

Safety & Crime

North Collins reports 429 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 13% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,298/100K.

Education

20.9% of adults in North Collins hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below the national average). 94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

North Collins has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population1,198
Median Age40.2 yrs
Density1,498/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$58,750
Per Capita$30,243
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty12.5%
County GDP$81,132M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,288

Housing

A+
Home Value$120,700
Rent$746
Ownership58.0%
Zillow$210,346
Housing Units573
Rent Burden26.8%

Crime

F
Violent429/100K
Property2,298/100K

Health

Obesity32.6%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,238/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days259/yr
Rain53.3 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation843 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.9%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 45% / D 55%
Commute23 min
Broadband80.9%
Internet Speed218 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries39

Did You Know?

The median home in North Collins was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Buffalo Niagara International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
21.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 218 Mbps.
There are 2,341 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 52 fatal vehicle crashes.