At a Glance
Median Income
$62,972
$37,972 per capita
Home Value
$215,700
Zillow: $319,397
Median Rent
$1,036/mo
30.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
407/100K
2,518/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.5%
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.5%
13.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
246 sunny days/yr
How Philmont Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Philmont's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Philmont a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Philmont residents earn a median household income of $62,972 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,972. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,212 business establishments, including 199 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Philmont is $215,700 , 23% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $319,397. Median rent is $1,036/month, with 30.8% 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 1938.
Safety & Crime
Philmont reports 407 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 7% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,518/100K.
Education
26.5% of adults in Philmont hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(21% below the national average).
96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Philmont has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population1,575
Median Age42.7 yrs
Density1,291/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$62,972
Per Capita$37,972
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$3,465M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,082
Housing
A+
Home Value$215,700
Rent$1,036
Ownership59.3%
Zillow$319,397
Housing Units698
Rent Burden30.8%
Crime
F
Violent407/100K
Property2,518/100K
Health
Obesity30.5%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,810/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain44.1 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation501 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.5%
High School+96.5%
Graduate+11.5%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 57%
Commute20 min
Broadband84.4%
Internet Speed141 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries12
Did You Know?
Philmont was founded in 1892.
The median home in Philmont was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Albany International (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 141 Mbps.
There are 199 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
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