Philmont, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Columbia County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,575 Population 1,291/sq mi density
$62,972 Median Income $37,972 per capita
$215,700 Home Value $339,651 Zillow
$1,036 Median Rent 30.8% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$62,972 median income, 8.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$215,700 home value, $1,036/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Philmont, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$62,972
16% below
$37,972 per capita
Home Value
$215,700
23% below
Zillow: $339,651
Median Rent
$1,036/mo
11% below
30.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.5%
21% below
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
8.9%
147% above
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.5%
5% below
13.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

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)

Income
84%
Home Value
77%
Rent
89%
Poverty
40%
Bachelor's
79%
Unemployment
247%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Philmont 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

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 8.9% (147% 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 $339,651. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,575
Median Age42.7 yrs
Density1,291/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born10.2%
Veterans10.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$62,972
Per Capita$37,972
Unemployment8.9%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$3,465M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,082

Housing

A+
Home Value$215,700
Rent$1,036
Ownership59.3%
Zillow$339,651
Housing Units698
Rent Burden30.8%

Health

Obesity30.5%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,810/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain44.1 in/yr
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.
11.1% of the population has a disability.
10.2% 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.