At a Glance
Median Income
$103,482
$49,107 per capita
Home Value
$275,700
Zillow: $251,854
Bachelor's Degree+
41.6%
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
11.8%
6.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
11.0% smoking rate
How Rapids Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rapids's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rapids a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rapids residents earn a median household income of $103,482 , which is 38% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,107. The unemployment rate stands at 11.8% (228% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,950 business establishments, including 534 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rapids is $275,700 , 2% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $251,854. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.
Education
41.6% of adults in Rapids hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% above the national average).
93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rapids has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Data Overview
People
Population1,562
Median Age43.5 yrs
Density429/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans2.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$103,482
Per Capita$49,107
Unemployment11.8%
Poverty6.4%
County GDP$13,570M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,071
Housing
A+
Home Value$275,700
Rent
Ownership91.6%
Zillow$251,854
Housing Units518
Rent Burden29.0%
Health
Obesity36.1%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking11.0%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death9,535/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain38.3 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation589 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+41.6%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+17.0%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 43%
Commute23 min
Broadband95.7%
Internet Speed175 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Rapids was built in 1993.
18.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Buffalo Niagara International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 175 Mbps.
There are 534 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 25 fatal vehicle crashes.