Paul Smiths, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Franklin County County

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
594 Population 2,285/sq mi density
40°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
100.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Paul Smiths, NY

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+
100.0%
197% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
16.3%
353% above
Obesity Rate
36.2%
13% above
11.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
40°F

How Paul Smiths Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Bachelor's
297%
Unemployment
453%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Paul Smiths a Good Place to Live?

A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

100.0% of adults in Paul Smiths hold a bachelor's degree or higher (197% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Paul Smiths has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population594
Median Age20.4 yrs
Density2,285/mi²
Male / Female65% / 35%
Foreign Born7.1%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$6,705
Unemployment16.3%
Poverty
County GDP$2,709M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,316

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership
Zillow$317,171
Rent Burden27.7%

Health

Obesity36.2%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking11.4%
Heart Disease3.8%
Premature Death7,951/100K

Climate

Avg Temp40°F
Rain36.6 in/yr
Elevation1,624 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+100.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 55% / D 45%
Commute10 min
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The nearest airport is Adirondack Regional (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
4.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
There are 113 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.