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Rushville, NY

New York · Metropolitan Area

Rushville is a small town in New York with a population of 600. Residents earn $41,131 per year, which is 45% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
600 Population 882/sq mi density
$41,131 Median Income $28,487 per capita
$137,000 Home Value $339,423 Zillow
$519 Median Rent 30.3% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$41,131 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$137,000 home value, $519/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $41,131
45% lower than US avg
Home Value $137,000
51% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.0%
64% lower than US avg
Median Rent $519
55% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.2%
7% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.1%
42% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 11.5%
7% lower than US avg

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

People

Population600
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density882/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Largest GroupWhite 96%
Veterans6.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$41,131
Per Capita$28,487
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty11.5%
County GDP$8,917M
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$137,000
Rent$519
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$339,423
Housing Units249
Rent Burden30.3%

Health

Obesity34.2%
Uninsured6.8%
Smoking16.0%
Depression22.7%
Heart Disease5.7%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
AQI36 (Good)
Rain35.2 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation862 ft (263 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.0%
High School+89.7%
Graduate+8.9%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 49%
Commute23 min
Broadband87.5%
Libraries12

Is Rushville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Rushville receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Rushville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Rushville is $41,131, 45% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.1%. 11.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Rushville is $137,000, 51% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $519 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

12.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Rushville 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 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Rushville has a population of 600 with a density of 882 people per square mile. The median age is 42.0 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96%).

Population

600
Total Population
882
People / sq mi
42.0yrs
Median Age
8% above US avg
0.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 43.3%
Female 56.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Rushville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.1%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.9%
86% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Rushville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Rushville is $41,131, which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Rushville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$41,131
45% below US avg
Per Capita Income$28,487
Avg Weekly Wage$1,232
IRS Avg AGI$88,015

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.1%
42% below US avg
Poverty Rate11.5%
7% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,312
County GDP$8,917M

Business (County)

Restaurants330
Healthcare277
Retail494
Manufacturing170

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$10,466
199% above US avg
Cost of Living107.90 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate7.64%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.7 min
Drive Alone94.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Rushville is $137,000, 51% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $519 (55% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $339,423.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$137,000
51% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$339,423

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$104
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio103.0%
Price Drops0.0%

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$519
55% below US avg
Rent Burden30.3%

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-Occupied69.0%
Housing Units249
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$10,466
199% above US avg
Effective Rate7.64%
In Rushville, 34.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 6.8% of residents lack health insurance. 16.0% are current smokers. 22.7% report depression. 24.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Rushville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.2%
7% above US avg
Diabetes9.0%
Heart Disease5.7%
High Blood Pressure29.9%
Asthma11.4%
COPD7.1%
Cancer7.6%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking16.0%
14% above US avg
Binge Drinking20.4%
Physical Inactivity24.5%
Depression22.7%
Mental Distress18.9%
Physical Distress13.6%
Short Sleep38.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.4%
Uninsured6.8%
21% below US avg
Checkup Rate77.4%
Dental Visits59.0%
Premature Death6,296/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.8/10
Exercise Access80.0%
Healthcare Facilities277
Rushville has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 35.2 inches. The area enjoys 260 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 Average48.8°F
10% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall35.2 inches
7% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation862 ft (263 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density882/sq mi
Coordinates42.7612°N, 77.2280°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS36069
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 12.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 1.2-point margin. 87.5% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 50.6%
D 49.4%

Winner: Republican by 1.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.0%
64% below US avg
High School+89.7%
Graduate Degree+8.9%
School Test Score5.39
D Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density882/sq mi
Total Area0.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access87.5%
Public Libraries12
Healthcare Facilities277
Restaurants330
Retail Stores494

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.7 min
Drive Alone94.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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