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Parish, NY

New York · Metropolitan Area

Parish is a small town in New York with a population of 584. Residents earn $80,714 per year, which is 7% above the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
584 Population 372/sq mi density
$80,714 Median Income $37,339 per capita
$131,900 Home Value
$1,069 Median Rent 27.0% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$80,714 median income, 5.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$131,900 home value, $1,069/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $80,714
7% higher than US avg
Home Value $131,900
53% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 16.1%
52% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,069
8% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.6%
14% higher than US avg
Unemployment 5.5%
53% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.6%
63% lower than US avg

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

People

Population584
Median Age35.2 yrs
Density372/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 87%
Veterans14.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$80,714
Per Capita$37,339
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$9,256M
Commute39 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$131,900
Rent$1,069
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units235
Rent Burden27.0%

Health

Obesity36.6%
Uninsured7.3%
Smoking17.0%
Depression22.8%
Heart Disease6.0%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
AQI36 (Good)
Rain47.5 in/yr
Sunny Days246/yr
Elevation483 ft (147 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.1%
High School+87.4%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 38%
Commute39 min
Broadband86.4%
EV Stations3
Libraries11

Is Parish a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Parish receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, long commute times. Parish offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Parish is $80,714, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.5% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Parish is $131,900, 53% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,069 per month. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

16.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Parish experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Parish has a population of 584 with a density of 372 people per square mile. The median age is 35.2 years, 10% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (86.8%), with 3.4% Hispanic.

Population

584
Total Population
372
People / sq mi
35.2yrs
Median Age
10% below US avg
1.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.9%
Female 54.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Parish vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only92.9%
18% above US avg
Spanish7.1%
47% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Parish vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Parish is $80,714, which is 7% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes.

Income: Parish vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$80,714
7% above US avg
Per Capita Income$37,339
Avg Weekly Wage$1,195
IRS Avg AGI$64,442

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.5%
53% above US avg
Poverty Rate4.6%
63% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,324
County GDP$9,256M

Business (County)

Restaurants277
Healthcare193
Retail338
Manufacturing78

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,555
87% above US avg
Cost of Living107.90 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate4.97%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time38.6 min
Drive Alone61.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home15.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Parish is $131,900, 53% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,069 (8% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$131,900
53% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,069
8% below US avg
Rent Burden27.0%

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-Occupied78.2%
Housing Units235
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,555
87% above US avg
Effective Rate4.97%
In Parish, 36.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 7.3% of residents lack health insurance. 17.0% are current smokers. 22.8% report depression. 28.1% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.6%
14% above US avg
Diabetes9.4%
Heart Disease6.0%
High Blood Pressure31.3%
Asthma11.4%
COPD7.4%
Cancer7.5%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking17.0%
21% above US avg
Binge Drinking19.6%
Physical Inactivity28.1%
Depression22.8%
Mental Distress19.5%
Physical Distress14.3%
Short Sleep40.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.4%
Uninsured7.3%
15% below US avg
Primary Care1:2,498
Dentists1:2,151
Mental Health1:540
Checkup Rate77.8%
Dental Visits61.7%
Premature Death9,165/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.1/10
Exercise Access65.6%
Healthcare Facilities193
Parish has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 47.5 inches. The area enjoys 246 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average46.4°F
14% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall47.5 inches
25% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation483 ft (147 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²)
Population Density372/sq mi
Coordinates43.4058°N, 76.1264°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS36075
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 16.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 24.2-point margin. 86.4% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 62.1%
D 37.9%

Winner: Republican by 24.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.1%
52% below US avg
High School+87.4%
Graduate Degree+5.7%
School Test Score5.39
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density372/sq mi
Total Area1.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access86.4%
EV Charging Stations3
Alt Fuel Stations3
Public Libraries11
Healthcare Facilities193
Restaurants277
Retail Stores338

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute38.6 min
Drive Alone61.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home15.3%

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