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Pike, NY

New York

Pike is a small town in New York with a population of 242. Residents earn $68,000 per year, which is 10% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
242 Population 139/sq mi density
$68,000 Median Income $31,245 per capita
$95,600 Home Value
44°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$68,000 median income, 8.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,600 home value
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $68,000
10% lower than US avg
Home Value $95,600
66% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 15.7%
53% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.1%
12% higher than US avg
Unemployment 8.0%
122% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.4%
0% lower than US avg

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

People

Population242
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density139/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Largest GroupWhite 93%
Veterans3.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$68,000
Per Capita$31,245
Unemployment8.0%
Poverty12.4%
County GDP$2,368M
Commute20 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$95,600
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units115
Rent Burden26.7%

Health

Obesity36.1%
Uninsured7.2%
Smoking16.5%
Depression23.9%
Heart Disease6.1%

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)
AQI36 (Good)
Rain45.2 in/yr
Sunny Days246/yr
Elevation1,563 ft (476 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.7%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 26%
Commute20 min
Broadband97.2%
Libraries9

Is Pike a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Pike receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Pike offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Pike is $68,000, 10% below the national average of $75,149. At 8.0%, unemployment is notably high. 12.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Pike is $95,600, 66% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

15.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Pike has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Pike has a population of 242 with a density of 139 people per square mile. The median age is 40.5 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93%).

Population

242
Total Population
139
People / sq mi
40.5yrs
Median Age
4% above US avg
1.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 55.8%
Female 44.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Pike vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Pike vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Pike is $68,000, which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: Pike vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$68,000
10% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,245
Avg Weekly Wage$1,217
IRS Avg AGI$64,617

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.0%
122% above US avg
Poverty Rate12.4%
0% below US avg
Establishments (County)930
County GDP$2,368M

Business (County)

Restaurants74
Healthcare59
Retail123
Manufacturing52

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,781
94% above US avg
Cost of Living107.90 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate7.09%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.2 min
Drive Alone79.3%
Public Transit4.1%
Work from Home16.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Pike is $95,600, 66% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$95,600
66% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden26.7%

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-Occupied93.5%
Housing Units115
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,781
94% above US avg
Effective Rate7.09%
In Pike, 36.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 7.2% of residents lack health insurance. 16.5% are current smokers. 23.9% report depression. 26.0% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.1%
12% above US avg
Diabetes9.2%
Heart Disease6.1%
High Blood Pressure31.5%
Asthma11.7%
COPD7.2%
Cancer7.6%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking16.5%
18% above US avg
Binge Drinking19.0%
Physical Inactivity26.0%
Depression23.9%
Mental Distress19.6%
Physical Distress13.9%
Short Sleep39.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Uninsured7.2%
16% below US avg
Checkup Rate78.1%
Dental Visits61.2%
Premature Death6,545/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.5/10
Exercise Access63.1%
Healthcare Facilities59
Pike has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation is 45.2 inches. The area enjoys 246 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average44.4°F
18% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall45.2 inches
19% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,563 ft (476 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²)
Population Density139/sq mi
Coordinates42.5540°N, 78.1476°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS36121
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 15.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 48.2-point margin. 97.2% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 74.1%
D 25.9%

Winner: Republican by 48.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.7%
53% below US avg
High School+93.8%
Graduate Degree+4.0%
School Test Score5.39
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density139/sq mi
Total Area1.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access97.2%
Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities59
Restaurants74
Retail Stores123

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.2 min
Drive Alone79.3%
Public Transit4.1%
Work from Home16.5%

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