At a Glance
Median Income
$68,009
$52,681 per capita
Home Value
$145,600
Zillow: $199,328
Median Rent
$926/mo
30.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
344/100K
3,098/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
43.0%
92.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
4.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.6%
12.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Painted Post Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Painted Post's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Painted Post a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Painted Post residents earn a median household income of $68,009 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $52,681. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,170 business establishments, including 220 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Painted Post is $145,600 , 48% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $199,328. Median rent is $926/month, with 30.7% 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 1950.
Safety & Crime
Painted Post reports 344 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 9% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,098/100K.
Education
43.0% of adults in Painted Post hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% above the national average).
92.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Painted Post has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population1,691
Median Age47.2 yrs
Density1,332/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$68,009
Per Capita$52,681
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$5,787M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,387
Housing
A+
Home Value$145,600
Rent$926
Ownership61.6%
Zillow$199,328
Housing Units885
Rent Burden30.7%
Crime
F
Violent344/100K
Property3,098/100K
Health
Obesity32.6%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking12.4%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death8,363/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain38.7 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,020 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+43.0%
High School+92.2%
Graduate+27.5%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 34%
Commute19 min
Broadband83.6%
Internet Speed159 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries16
Did You Know?
Painted Post was founded in 1823.
The median home in Painted Post was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Elmira/Corning Regional (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 159 Mbps.
There are 220 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.