Poquott, NY

New York · Metropolitan Area

Poquott is a small town in New York with a population of 1,047. Residents earn $191,667 per year, which is 155% above the national average.

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
1,047 Population 2,380/sq mi density
$191,667 Median Income $124,611 per capita
$880,100 Home Value
$3,206 Median Rent
53°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$191,667 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$880,100 home value, $3,206/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
77.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $191,667
155% higher than US avg
Home Value $880,100
212% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 77.5%
130% higher than US avg
Median Rent $3,206
176% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 25.0%
22% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.8%
50% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.0%
52% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,047
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density2,380/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 78%

Economy

A+
Median Income$191,667
Per Capita$124,611
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty6.0%
County GDP$130,222M
Commute37 min

Housing

A
Home Value$880,100
Rent$3,206
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity25.0%
UninsuredN/A
Depression16.8%
Heart Disease3.8%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation28 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+77.5%
High School+96.5%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute37 min
Libraries63

Is Poquott a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Poquott receives an overall livability score of 4.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Poquott stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Poquott is $191,667, which is significantly higher than the national average — 155% above $75,149. This places Poquott among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. Only 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Poquott is $880,100, making it a premium housing market at 212% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $3,206 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Poquott is a highly educated community — 77.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 96.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Poquott experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Poquott has a population of 1,047 with a density of 2,380 people per square mile. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (77.5%), with 1.2% Hispanic.

Population

1,047
Total Population
2,380
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.4%
Female 46.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Poquott vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only80.3%
2% above US avg
Spanish19.7%
47% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Poquott vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Poquott is $191,667, which is 155% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes.

Income: Poquott vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$191,667
155% above US avg
Per Capita Income$124,611
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
IRS Avg AGI$139,155

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.8%
50% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.0%
52% below US avg
Establishments (County)56,397
County GDP$130,222M

Business (County)

Restaurants3,828
Healthcare6,152
Retail5,602
Manufacturing820

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$15,590
345% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.77%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time36.9 min
Work from Home20.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Poquott is $880,100, 212% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $3,206 (176% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$880,100
212% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$3,206
176% above US avg

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-Occupied85.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$15,590
345% above US avg
Effective Rate1.77%
In Poquott, 25.0% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 16.8% report depression. 16.3% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity25.0%
22% below US avg
Diabetes6.4%
Heart Disease3.8%
High Blood Pressure24.4%
Asthma9.8%
COPD3.3%
Stroke1.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.7%
Physical Inactivity16.3%
Depression16.8%
Mental Distress13.4%
Physical Distress8.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.2%
Checkup Rate80.7%
Premature Death4,800/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.9/10
Exercise Access98.6%
Healthcare Facilities6,152

Crime Rates: Poquott vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)76

Safety Score

Poquott has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.4°F
1% below US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation28 ft (9 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density2,380/sq mi
Coordinates40.9530°N, 73.0909°W
County FIPS36059
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 77.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (130% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 4.2-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 52.1%
D 47.9%

Winner: Republican by 4.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+77.5%
130% above US avg
High School+96.5%
School Test Score5.39
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density2,380/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries63
Healthcare Facilities6,152
Restaurants3,828
Retail Stores5,602

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)76

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute36.9 min
Work from Home20.6%

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