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Round Top, NY

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Round Top is a small town in New York with a population of 693. Residents earn $100,167 per year, which is 33% above the national average.

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
693 Population 79/sq mi density
$100,167 Median Income $47,934 per capita
$306,000 Home Value
49°F Avg Temperature 261 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$100,167 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$306,000 home value
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
39.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $100,167
33% higher than US avg
Home Value $306,000
9% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 39.8%
18% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.6%
11% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.6%
79% lower than US avg

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

People

Population693
Median Age52.2 yrs
Density79/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 96%
Veterans6.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$100,167
Per Capita$47,934
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.6%
County GDP$3,657M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$306,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units441
Rent Burden29.0%

Health

Obesity35.6%
Uninsured7.0%
Smoking15.6%
Depression22.7%
Heart Disease5.9%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
AQI36 (Good)
Sunny Days261/yr
Elevation708 ft (216 m)

Education

A
Bachelor's+39.8%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 42%
Commute25 min
Broadband97.2%
Libraries9

Is Round Top a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Round Top receives an overall livability score of 4.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine. Round Top stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Round Top is $100,167, which is significantly higher than the national average — 33% above $75,149. This places Round Top among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Round Top is $306,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 39.8% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 94.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Round Top experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 261 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Round Top has a population of 693 with a density of 79 people per square mile. The median age is 52.2 years, 34% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96%).

Population

693
Total Population
79
People / sq mi
52.2yrs
Median Age
34% above US avg
8.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.1%
Female 49.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Round Top vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only92.8%
18% above US avg
Spanish7.2%
46% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Round Top vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Round Top is $100,167, which is 33% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Round Top vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$100,167
33% above US avg
Per Capita Income$47,934
Avg Weekly Wage$1,187
IRS Avg AGI$74,690

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.6%
79% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,372
County GDP$3,657M

Business (County)

Restaurants208
Healthcare75
Retail216
Manufacturing36

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,114
132% above US avg
Cost of Living107.90 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.65%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.0 min
Drive Alone69.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home13.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Round Top is $306,000, 9% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$306,000
9% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden29.0%

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-Occupied90.3%
Housing Units441
Median Year Built1982

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,114
132% above US avg
Effective Rate2.65%
In Round Top, 35.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 7.0% of residents lack health insurance. 15.6% are current smokers. 22.7% report depression. 25.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Round Top vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.6%
11% above US avg
Diabetes9.5%
Heart Disease5.9%
High Blood Pressure30.8%
Asthma11.3%
COPD7.1%
Cancer7.5%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking15.6%
11% above US avg
Binge Drinking19.7%
Physical Inactivity25.8%
Depression22.7%
Mental Distress18.4%
Physical Distress14.0%
Short Sleep40.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate91.6%
Uninsured7.0%
19% below US avg
Checkup Rate77.7%
Dental Visits61.2%
Premature Death8,286/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.8/10
Exercise Access81.3%
Healthcare Facilities75
Round Top has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area enjoys 261 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.9°F
9% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation708 ft (216 m)
Area8.8 sq mi (22.7 km²)
Population Density79/sq mi
Coordinates42.2607°N, 74.0313°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS36039
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 39.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 17-point margin. 97.2% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 58.5%
D 41.5%

Winner: Republican by 17 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+39.8%
18% above US avg
High School+94.3%
Graduate Degree+4.1%
School Test Score5.39
A Education Grade (4.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density79/sq mi
Total Area8.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access97.2%
Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities75
Restaurants208
Retail Stores216

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.0 min
Drive Alone69.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home13.4%

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