Median Income $52,273

30% lower than US avg

Home Value $175,900

38% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 6.3%

81% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 35.6%

11% higher than US avg

Unemployment 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

How Piffard Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population270

Median Age69.6 yrs

Density290/mi²

Male / Female33% / 67%

Largest GroupWhite 100%

Veterans12.7%

Economy

Median Income$52,273

Per Capita$24,451

Unemployment0.0%

Poverty0.0%

County GDP$3,092M

Commute32 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$175,900

RentN/A

OwnershipN/A

Housing Units164

Rent Burden31.5%

Health

Obesity35.6%

Uninsured7.7%

Smoking17.2%

Depression24.6%

Heart Disease6.2%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)

AQI36 (Good)

Rain33.1 in/yr

Sunny Days260/yr

Elevation623 ft (190 m)

Education

Bachelor's+6.3%

High School+73.2%

Graduate+13.8%

School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%

Commute32 min

Broadband73.9%

Libraries8

Is Piffard a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Piffard receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Piffard offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Piffard is $52,273, 30% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Piffard is $175,900, 38% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

6.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 73.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Piffard experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Piffard has a population of 270 with a density of 290 people per square mile. The median age is 69.6 years, 79% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

270

Total Population

290

People / sq mi

69.6yrs

Median Age

79% above US avg

0.9mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 33.3%

Female 66.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Piffard vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	100.0%
	27% above US avg
Spanish	0.0%
	100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Piffard vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Piffard is $52,273, which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: Piffard vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$52,273
	30% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$24,451
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,093
IRS Avg AGI	$70,010

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Poverty Rate	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Establishments (County)	1,495
County GDP	$3,092M

Business (County)

Restaurants	133
Healthcare	119
Retail	201
Manufacturing	65

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$8,178
	134% above US avg
Cost of Living	107.90 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	4.65%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	31.6 min
Drive Alone	100.0%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Piffard is $175,900, 38% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$175,900
	38% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs


Rent Burden	31.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$1,215
1 Bedroom	$1,315
2 Bedrooms	$1,579
3 Bedrooms	$1,976
4 Bedrooms	$2,193

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	65.7%
Housing Units	164
Median Year Built	1971

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$8,178
	134% above US avg
Effective Rate	4.65%

In Piffard, 35.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 7.7% of residents lack health insurance. 17.2% are current smokers. 24.6% report depression. 27.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Piffard vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	35.6%
	11% above US avg
Diabetes	10.3%
Heart Disease	6.2%
High Blood Pressure	32.6%
Asthma	12.4%
COPD	8.4%
Cancer	7.7%
Stroke	3.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	17.2%
	23% above US avg
Binge Drinking	18.6%
Physical Inactivity	27.9%
Depression	24.6%
Mental Distress	20.0%
Physical Distress	15.1%
Short Sleep	38.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	100.0%
Uninsured	7.7%
	10% below US avg
Checkup Rate	77.9%
Dental Visits	56.9%
Premature Death	5,954/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	8.7/10
Exercise Access	79.3%
Healthcare Facilities	119

Piffard has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 33.1 inches. The area enjoys 260 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	47.7°F
	12% below US avg
January Average	23°F (-5°C)
July Average	70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	260 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	33.1 inches
	13% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median	36.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	623 ft (190 m)
Area	0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density	290/sq mi
Coordinates	42.8319°N, 77.8584°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County FIPS	36051

It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 6.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 21.4-point margin. 73.9% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 60.7%

D 39.3%

Winner: Republican by 21.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	6.3%
	81% below US avg
High School+	73.2%
Graduate Degree+	13.8%
School Test Score	5.39

D Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1	Metro — 1 million+
Population Density	290/sq mi
Total Area	0.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	73.9%
Public Libraries	8
Healthcare Facilities	119
Restaurants	133
Retail Stores	201

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	4

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	31.6 min
Drive Alone	100.0%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Piffard, NY

How Piffard Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Economy

Housing

Health

Climate

Education

Community

Is Piffard a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Piffard vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Piffard vs U.S. Average

Income: Piffard vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Piffard vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

2024 Presidential Election (County)

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Nearby Cities