At a Glance
Median Income
$41,250
$19,567 per capita
Home Value
$98,200
Zillow: $161,845
Median Rent
$579/mo
25.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.7%
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
13.1%
16.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.6%
16.5% smoking rate
How Port Leyden Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Port Leyden's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Port Leyden a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Port Leyden residents earn a median household income of $41,250 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,567. The unemployment rate stands at 13.1% (264% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 600 business establishments, including 65 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Port Leyden is $98,200 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $161,845. Median rent is $579/month, with 25.8% 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
4.7% of adults in Port Leyden hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(86% below the national average).
93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Port Leyden has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population680
Median Age34.6 yrs
Density1,015/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.4%
Economy
C
Median Income$41,250
Per Capita$19,567
Unemployment13.1%
Poverty16.4%
County GDP$1,659M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,051
Housing
A+
Home Value$98,200
Rent$579
Ownership56.4%
Zillow$161,845
Housing Units276
Rent Burden25.8%
Health
Obesity41.6%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death7,011/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Rain58.2 in/yr
Elevation856 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.7%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 28%
Commute25 min
Broadband89.3%
Internet Speed108 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Port Leyden was founded in 1800.
The median home in Port Leyden was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Griffiss International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.403 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 108 Mbps.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.