At a Glance
Median Income
$51,466
$32,602 per capita
Home Value
$143,000
Zillow: $346,649
Median Rent
$680/mo
25.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.7%
87.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
6.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
16.2% smoking rate
How Penn Yan Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Penn Yan's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Penn Yan a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Penn Yan residents earn a median household income of $51,466 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,602. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 686 business establishments, including 61 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Penn Yan is $143,000 , 49% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $346,649. Median rent is $680/month, with 25.4% 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 1945.
Education
25.7% of adults in Penn Yan hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(24% below the national average).
87.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Penn Yan has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population4,800
Median Age44.6 yrs
Density2,000/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born3.4%
Veterans11.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$51,466
Per Capita$32,602
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$1,340M
Avg Weekly Wage$950
Housing
A+
Home Value$143,000
Rent$680
Ownership59.4%
Zillow$346,649
Housing Units2,550
Rent Burden25.4%
Health
Obesity34.8%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,772/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain30.2 in/yr
Elevation727 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.7%
High School+87.6%
Graduate+9.7%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 42%
Commute17 min
Broadband78.0%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Penn Yan was built in 1945.
The nearest airport is Ithaca Tompkins International (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.