At a Glance
Median Income
$54,792
$31,371 per capita
Home Value
$103,100
Zillow: $281,913
Median Rent
$757/mo
27.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
652/100K
3,835/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.6%
81.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
6.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
259 sunny days/yr
How Remsen Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Remsen's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Remsen a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Remsen residents earn a median household income of $54,792 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,371. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,356 business establishments, including 596 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Remsen is $103,100 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $281,913. Median rent is $757/month, with 27.7% 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.
Safety & Crime
Remsen reports 652 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 71% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,835/100K.
Education
7.6% of adults in Remsen hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(77% below the national average).
81.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Remsen has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population380
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density1,027/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$54,792
Per Capita$31,371
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty6.7%
County GDP$14,680M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,175
Housing
A+
Home Value$103,100
Rent$757
Ownership51.9%
Zillow$281,913
Housing Units280
Rent Burden27.7%
Crime
F
Violent652/100K
Property3,835/100K
Health
Obesity35.5%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,898/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days259/yr
Rain51.4 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,183 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.6%
High School+81.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%
Commute22 min
Broadband73.3%
Internet Speed161 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries21
Did You Know?
The median home in Remsen was built in 1938.
18.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Griffiss International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
32.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 161 Mbps.
There are 596 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.
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