New York
Painted Post is a small town in New York with a population of 1,691. Residents earn $68,009 per year, which is 10% below the national average.
Based on current data, Painted Post receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include a highly educated population, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Painted Post stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Painted Post is $68,009, 10% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.2% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Painted Post is $145,600, 48% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $926 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.
Educational attainment is solid, with 43.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 92.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Painted Post has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches, including 53.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 96.7% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.3% |
| 75% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $68,009 |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $52,681 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,387 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $69,746 |
| Unemployment | 5.2% |
| 44% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.7% |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,170 |
| County GDP | $5,787M |
| Restaurants | 220 |
| Healthcare | 206 |
| Retail | 294 |
| Manufacturing | 71 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $9,139 |
| 161% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 6.28% |
| Commute Time | 18.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 75.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 10.6% |
| Census Median | $145,600 |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $199,328 |
| $/Sq Ft | $123 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.7% |
| Price Drops | 16.7% |
| Inventory | 6 |
| Census Median Rent | $926 |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,297 |
| Rent Burden | 30.7% |
| Studio | $1,215 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,315 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,579 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,976 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,193 |
| Owner-Occupied | 61.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $9,139 |
| 161% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 6.28% |
| Obesity | 32.6% |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.0% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.8% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| COPD | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.2% |
| Depression | 22.5% |
| Mental Distress | 16.9% |
| Physical Distress | 11.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.5% |
| Premature Death | 8,363/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 52.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 206 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Annual Average | 44.6°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.7 inches |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 53.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,020 ft (311 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,332/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.1638°N, 77.0924°W |
| County FIPS | 36101 |
Winner: Republican by 31.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 43.0% |
| 28% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.39 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,332/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 83.6% |
| EV Charging Stations | 8 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 8 |
| Public Libraries | 16 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 206 |
| Restaurants | 220 |
| Retail Stores | 294 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Avg Commute | 18.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 75.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 10.6% |