Ravena, NY

New York · Metropolitan Area

Ravena is a small town in New York with a population of 3,256. Residents earn $77,163 per year, which is 3% above the national average.

4.2 /5.0
A Great
3,256 Population 2,215/sq mi density
$77,163 Median Income $39,507 per capita
$194,400 Home Value $276,763 Zillow
$1,042 Median Rent
46°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$77,163 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$194,400 home value, $1,042/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $77,163
3% higher than US avg
Home Value $194,400
31% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 26.4%
22% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,042
10% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 31.4%
2% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.4%
33% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.9%
93% lower than US avg

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

People

Population3,256
Median Age45.0 yrs
Density2,215/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 85%

Economy

A+
Median Income$77,163
Per Capita$39,507
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty0.9%
County GDP$46,129M
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$194,400
Rent$1,042
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$276,763

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity31.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.0%
Heart Disease4.8%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
AQI36 (Good)
Rain42.5 in/yr
Elevation177 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.4%
High School+87.6%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 37% / D 63%
Commute29 min
EV Stations1
Libraries19

Is Ravena a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Ravena receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Ravena stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Ravena is $77,163, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. Only 0.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Ravena is $194,400, 31% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,042 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

26.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Ravena experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches, including 45.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Ravena has a population of 3,256 with a density of 2,215 people per square mile. The median age is 45.0 years, 16% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (84.8%), with 5.1% Black.

Population

3,256
Total Population
2,215
People / sq mi
45.0yrs
Median Age
16% above US avg
1.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.6%
Female 50.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Ravena vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.2%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.8%
72% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Ravena vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Ravena is $77,163, which is 3% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Ravena vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$77,163
3% above US avg
Per Capita Income$39,507
Avg Weekly Wage$1,584
IRS Avg AGI$111,844

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.4%
33% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.9%
93% below US avg
Establishments (County)11,137
County GDP$46,129M

Business (County)

Restaurants990
Healthcare1,021
Retail1,229
Manufacturing222

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$10,165
190% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate5.23%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.7 min
Work from Home11.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Ravena is $194,400, 31% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,042 (10% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $276,763.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$194,400
31% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$276,763
Median List Price$239,900

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$239,900
$/Sq Ft$184
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio103.2%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory1

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,042
10% below 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-Occupied73.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$10,165
190% above US avg
Effective Rate5.23%
In Ravena, 31.4% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 24.0% report depression. 21.6% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity31.4%
2% below US avg
Diabetes8.0%
Heart Disease4.8%
High Blood Pressure29.1%
Asthma11.6%
COPD5.8%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.9%
Physical Inactivity21.6%
Depression24.0%
Mental Distress17.7%
Physical Distress12.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.0%
Checkup Rate77.1%
Premature Death7,276/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.4/10
Exercise Access93.9%
Healthcare Facilities1,021

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)22

Safety Score

Ravena has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation is 42.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average46.4°F
14% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall42.5 inches
12% above US avg
Snowfall45.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation177 ft (54 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²)
Population Density2,215/sq mi
Coordinates42.4755°N, 73.8112°W
County FIPS36001
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 26.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (22% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 25.8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 37.1%
D 62.9%

Winner: Democrat by 25.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+26.4%
22% below US avg
High School+87.6%
School Test Score5.39
B Education Grade (3.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density2,215/sq mi
Total Area1.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries19
Healthcare Facilities1,021
Restaurants990
Retail Stores1,229

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)22

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.7 min
Work from Home11.9%

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