New York
Ruby is a small town in New York with a population of 1,147. Residents earn $101,588 per year, which is 35% above the national average.
Based on current data, Ruby receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Ruby stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Ruby is $101,588, which is significantly higher than the national average — 35% above $75,149. This places Ruby among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. Only 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Ruby is $280,600, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,125 per month. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
15.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Ruby experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 67.7 inches, including 85.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 92.6% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 7.4% |
| 45% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $101,588 |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $46,673 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,187 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $74,690 |
| Unemployment | 1.9% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.2% |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,372 |
| County GDP | $3,657M |
| Restaurants | 208 |
| Healthcare | 75 |
| Retail | 216 |
| Manufacturing | 36 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,114 |
| 132% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.89% |
| Commute Time | 16.7 min |
| Work from Home | 2.5% |
| Census Median | $280,600 |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Median List Price | $350,000 |
| Median List Price | $350,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $321 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 2 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,125 |
| 3% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,215 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,315 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,579 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,976 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,193 |
| Owner-Occupied | 74.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,114 |
| 132% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.89% |
| Obesity | 28.7% |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.6% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.6% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.5% |
| Depression | 20.9% |
| Mental Distress | 16.7% |
| Physical Distress | 11.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.6% |
| Premature Death | 8,286/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 81.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 75 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Annual Average | 45.5°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 67.7 inches |
| 78% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 85.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 363 ft (111 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 675/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0143°N, 74.0094°W |
| County FIPS | 36039 |
Winner: Republican by 17 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.4% |
| 54% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.39 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 675/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.7 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 9 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 75 |
| Restaurants | 208 |
| Retail Stores | 216 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Avg Commute | 16.7 min |
| Work from Home | 2.5% |