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Pottersville, NY

New York · Metropolitan Area

Pottersville is a small town in New York with a population of 145. Residents earn $52,000 per year, which is 31% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
145 Population 64/sq mi density
$52,000 Median Income $23,622 per capita
$181,300 Home Value $313,565 Zillow
41°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$52,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$181,300 home value
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $52,000
31% lower than US avg
Home Value $181,300
36% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 37.0%
10% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.2%
3% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 42.9%
246% higher than US avg

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

People

Population145
Median Age43.3 yrs
Density64/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Largest GroupWhite 56%
Veterans1.7%

Economy

C+
Median Income$52,000
Per Capita$23,622
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty42.9%
County GDP$6,768M
Commute49 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$181,300
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$313,565
Housing Units85
Rent Burden28.9%

Health

Obesity33.2%
Uninsured7.1%
Smoking15.6%
Depression23.3%
Heart Disease5.9%

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
AQI36 (Good)
Rain43.6 in/yr
Sunny Days246/yr
Elevation860 ft (262 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+37.0%
High School+83.7%
Graduate+7.4%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute49 min
Broadband66.0%
Libraries10

Is Pottersville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Pottersville receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, long commute times. Pottersville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Pottersville is $52,000, 31% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 42.9% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 49 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Pottersville is $181,300, 36% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 37.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 83.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Pottersville has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches, including 101.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Pottersville has a population of 145 with a density of 64 people per square mile. The median age is 43.3 years, 11% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (55.9%), with 6.9% Hispanic, 2.1% Black.

Population

145
Total Population
64
People / sq mi
43.3yrs
Median Age
11% above US avg
2.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 60.7%
Female 39.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Pottersville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.3%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.7%
87% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Pottersville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Pottersville is $52,000, which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 42.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 49 minutes.

Income: Pottersville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$52,000
31% below US avg
Per Capita Income$23,622
Avg Weekly Wage$1,146
IRS Avg AGI$76,418

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate42.9%
246% above US avg
Establishments (County)2,417
County GDP$6,768M

Business (County)

Restaurants392
Healthcare274
Retail384
Manufacturing76

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,522
143% above US avg
Cost of Living107.90 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate4.70%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time48.5 min
Drive Alone96.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Pottersville is $181,300, 36% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $313,565.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$181,300
36% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$313,565

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden28.9%

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-Occupied62.1%
Housing Units85
Median Year Built1970

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,522
143% above US avg
Effective Rate4.70%
In Pottersville, 33.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 7.1% of residents lack health insurance. 15.6% are current smokers. 23.3% report depression. 25.0% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.2%
3% above US avg
Diabetes9.6%
Heart Disease5.9%
High Blood Pressure30.9%
Asthma11.5%
COPD7.0%
Cancer7.5%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking15.6%
11% above US avg
Binge Drinking18.2%
Physical Inactivity25.0%
Depression23.3%
Mental Distress18.8%
Physical Distress14.0%
Short Sleep37.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate87.2%
Uninsured7.1%
17% below US avg
Primary Care1:899
Dentists1:1,131
Mental Health1:210
Checkup Rate77.5%
Dental Visits58.6%
Premature Death7,391/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.4/10
Exercise Access99.2%
Healthcare Facilities274
Pottersville has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation is 43.6 inches. The area enjoys 246 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average41.0°F
24% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall43.6 inches
15% above US avg
Snowfall101.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation860 ft (262 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²)
Population Density64/sq mi
Coordinates43.7380°N, 73.8215°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS36113
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 37.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (10% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 4.2-point margin. 66.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 52.1%
D 47.9%

Winner: Republican by 4.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+37.0%
10% above US avg
High School+83.7%
Graduate Degree+7.4%
School Test Score5.39
B+ Education Grade (4.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density64/sq mi
Total Area2.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access66.0%
Public Libraries10
Healthcare Facilities274
Restaurants392
Retail Stores384

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute48.5 min
Drive Alone96.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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