At a Glance
Median Income
$70,750
$39,722 per capita
Home Value
$125,000
Zillow: $193,714
Median Rent
$761/mo
24.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.0%
93.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
12.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
18.6% smoking rate
How Red Creek Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Red Creek's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Red Creek a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Red Creek residents earn a median household income of $70,750 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,722. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,739 business establishments, including 173 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Red Creek is $125,000 , 56% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $193,714. Median rent is $761/month, with 24.5% 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
26.0% of adults in Red Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% below the national average).
93.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Red Creek has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population673
Median Age27.6 yrs
Density740/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$70,750
Per Capita$39,722
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty12.2%
County GDP$4,063M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,204
Housing
A+
Home Value$125,000
Rent$761
Ownership78.7%
Zillow$193,714
Housing Units292
Rent Burden24.5%
Health
Obesity39.2%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking18.6%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death7,892/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain39.6 in/yr
Elevation339 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.0%
High School+93.4%
Graduate+11.5%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 44%
Commute32 min
Broadband81.9%
Internet Speed189 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Red Creek was founded in 1852.
The median home in Red Creek was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Syracuse Hancock International (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.455 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 189 Mbps.
There are 173 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.