Sackets Harbor, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Jefferson County County

4.9 /5.0
A+ Excellent
1,348 Population 584/sq mi density
$80,263 Median Income $45,341 per capita
$224,600 Home Value $302,892 Zillow
$1,360 Median Rent 27.1% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.9 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$80,263 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$224,600 home value, $1,360/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
49.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Sackets Harbor, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$80,263
7% above
$45,341 per capita
Home Value
$224,600
20% below
Zillow: $302,892
Median Rent
$1,360/mo
17% above
27.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
49.9%
48% above
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
39% below
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
10% above
11.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How Sackets Harbor Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
107%
Home Value
80%
Rent
117%
Poverty
40%
Bachelor's
148%
Unemployment
61%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sackets Harbor a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.9 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sackets Harbor residents earn a median household income of $80,263 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,341. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,950 business establishments, including 307 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sackets Harbor is $224,600 , 20% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $302,892. Median rent is $1,360/month, with 27.1% 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 1960.

Education

49.9% of adults in Sackets Harbor hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% above the national average). 96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sackets Harbor has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Data Overview

People

Population1,348
Median Age33.4 yrs
Density584/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born3.4%
Veterans16.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$80,263
Per Capita$45,341
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$8,276M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,068

Housing

A+
Home Value$224,600
Rent$1,360
Ownership41.9%
Zillow$302,892
Housing Units1,037
Rent Burden27.1%

Health

Obesity35.4%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking11.3%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death7,378/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain37.1 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation290 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+49.9%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+24.6%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 38%
Commute30 min
Broadband90.6%
Internet Speed173 Mbps
EV Stations19
Libraries25

Did You Know?

Sackets Harbor was founded in 1801.
The median home in Sackets Harbor was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Watertown International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 173 Mbps.
There are 307 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.