At a Glance
Median Income
$94,531
$36,533 per capita
Home Value
$97,200
Zillow: $208,802
Bachelor's Degree+
2.6%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.3%
14.7% smoking rate
How Penfield Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Penfield's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Penfield a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Penfield residents earn a median household income of $94,531 , which is 26% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,533. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,313 business establishments, including 146 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Penfield is $97,200 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $208,802. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
2.6% of adults in Penfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(92% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Penfield has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population195
Median Age52.3 yrs
Density750/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans18.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$94,531
Per Capita$36,533
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$4,180M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,050
Housing
A+
Home Value$97,200
Rent
Ownership83.5%
Zillow$208,802
Housing Units90
Rent Burden26.8%
Health
Obesity33.3%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death12,430/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain40.4 in/yr
Elevation706 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.6%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute24 min
Broadband96.2%
Internet Speed83 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Penfield was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Vermilion Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 146 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.