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Rushford, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Allegany County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
396 Population 671/sq mi density
$52,188 Median Income $17,868 per capita
$62,600 Home Value $173,687 Zillow
46°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
407 Violent Crime/100K 1,875 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$52,188 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$62,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
407 violent crimes/100K (7% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Rushford, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,188
31% below
$17,868 per capita
Home Value
$62,600
78% below
Zillow: $173,687
Violent Crime
407/100K
7% above
1,875/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.1%
79% below
78.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
12.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
13% above
17.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
246 sunny days/yr

How Rushford Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Rushford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
69%
Home Value
22%
Poverty
98%
Bachelor's
21%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
107%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rushford a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Rushford residents earn a median household income of $52,188 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,868. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 911 business establishments, including 94 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Rushford is $62,600 , 78% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $173,687. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Rushford reports 407 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 7% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,875/100K.

Education

7.1% of adults in Rushford hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below the national average). 78.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Rushford has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population396
Median Age33.3 yrs
Density671/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$52,188
Per Capita$17,868
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty12.2%
County GDP$1,955M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,019

Housing

A+
Home Value$62,600
Rent
Ownership86.2%
Zillow$173,687
Housing Units180
Rent Burden36.9%

Crime

F
Violent407/100K
Property1,875/100K

Health

Obesity36.2%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death8,271/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain44.6 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,496 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.1%
High School+78.8%
Graduate+0.7%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 28%
Commute26 min
Broadband96.6%
Internet Speed112 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries17

Did You Know?

The median home in Rushford was built in 1938.
16.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Bradford Regional (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 112 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.