Median Income
$65,000
14% lower than US avg
Home Value
$348,000
23% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
13.6%
60% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$600
48% lower than US avg
Unemployment
6.9%
92% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
14.4%
16% higher than US avg
How Potton Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population2,012
Median Age59.6 yrs
Density20/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Economy
B
Median Income$65,000
Per Capita$71,000
Unemployment6.9%
Poverty14.4%
Commute27 min
Housing
B+
Home Value$348,000
Rent$600
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,025
Rent Burden8.9%
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.6%
High School+23.9%
Graduate+8.2%
Is Potton a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Potton receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Potton has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Potton is $65,000, 14% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.9% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 14.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Potton is $348,000, 23% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $600 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 5.4x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Education
13.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 23.9% have completed high school.
Potton has a population of 2,012 with a density of 20 people per square mile. The median age is 59.6 years, 53% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.5%).
Population
59.6yrs
Median Age
53% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 37.6% |
| 52% below US avg |
| Spanish | 53.0% |
| 295% above US avg |
| Other Languages | 9.5% |
The median household income in Potton is $65,000, which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $65,000 |
| 14% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $71,000 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 6.9% |
| 92% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 14.4% |
| 16% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 26.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 80.3% |
| Public Transit | 1.6% |
| Work from Home | 41.8% |
The median home value in Potton is $348,000, 23% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $600 (48% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $348,000 |
| 23% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $600 |
| 48% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 8.9% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 82.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 17.6% |
| Housing Units | 1,025 |
Property Tax
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Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Potton vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 100.7 sq mi (260.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 20/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0000°N, 0.0000°W |