Nunda, NY

New York · Metropolitan Area

Nunda is a small town in New York with a population of 1,291. Residents earn $53,636 per year, which is 29% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,291 Population 1,317/sq mi density
$53,636 Median Income $31,906 per capita
$112,000 Home Value
$773 Median Rent 21.7% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$53,636 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,000 home value, $773/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $53,636
29% lower than US avg
Home Value $112,000
60% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 26.4%
22% lower than US avg
Median Rent $773
34% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.6%
5% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.6%
56% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 26.1%
110% higher than US avg

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

People

Population1,291
Median Age39.3 yrs
Density1,317/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 86%
Veterans9.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$53,636
Per Capita$31,906
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty26.1%
County GDP$3,092M
Commute34 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$112,000
Rent$773
OwnershipN/A
Rent Burden21.7%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity33.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression23.1%
Heart Disease5.7%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
AQI36 (Good)
Rain33.1 in/yr
Elevation926 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.4%
High School+94.2%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%
Commute34 min
Broadband84.6%
Libraries8

Is Nunda a Good Place to Live?

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

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Nunda is $53,636, 29% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.6%. The poverty rate of 26.1% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Nunda is $112,000, 60% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $773 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

26.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Nunda experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Nunda has a population of 1,291 with a density of 1,317 people per square mile. The median age is 39.3 years, 1% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (86.4%), with 3.1% Black.

Population

1,291
Total Population
1,317
People / sq mi
39.3yrs
Median Age
1% above US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 54.1%
Female 45.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Nunda vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.6%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.4%
75% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Nunda vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Nunda is $53,636, which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 26.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Income: Nunda vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$53,636
29% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,906
Avg Weekly Wage$1,093
IRS Avg AGI$70,010

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.6%
56% below US avg
Poverty Rate26.1%
110% above US avg
Establishments (County)1,495
County GDP$3,092M

Business (County)

Restaurants133
Healthcare119
Retail201
Manufacturing65

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,178
134% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate7.30%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time33.9 min
Drive Alone57.2%
Public Transit2.1%
Work from Home8.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Nunda is $112,000, 60% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $773 (34% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$112,000
60% below US avg
Median List Price$120,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$120,000
$/Sq Ft$156
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio106.6%
Price Drops0.0%

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$773
34% below US avg
Rent Burden21.7%

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-Occupied61.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,178
134% above US avg
Effective Rate7.30%
In Nunda, 33.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 23.1% report depression. 25.2% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.6%
5% above US avg
Diabetes9.2%
Heart Disease5.7%
High Blood Pressure31.4%
Asthma11.8%
COPD7.3%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.8%
Physical Inactivity25.2%
Depression23.1%
Mental Distress18.9%
Physical Distress13.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.2%
Checkup Rate77.4%
Premature Death5,954/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.7/10
Exercise Access79.3%
Healthcare Facilities119

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Safety Score

Nunda has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 33.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average47.7°F
12% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall33.1 inches
13% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation926 ft (282 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density1,317/sq mi
Coordinates42.5800°N, 77.9379°W
County FIPS36051
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 26.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (22% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 21.4-point margin. 84.6% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 60.7%
D 39.3%

Winner: Republican by 21.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+26.4%
22% below US avg
High School+94.2%
School Test Score5.39
B Education Grade (3.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density1,317/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access84.6%
Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities119
Restaurants133
Retail Stores201

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute33.9 min
Drive Alone57.2%
Public Transit2.1%
Work from Home8.7%

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