At a Glance
Median Income
$55,393
$40,598 per capita
Home Value
$166,000
Zillow: $188,667
Median Rent
$976/mo
28.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
319/100K
2,216/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
41.8%
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
6.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Sayre Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sayre's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sayre a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sayre residents earn a median household income of $55,393 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,598. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,525 business establishments, including 116 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sayre is $166,000 , 41% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $188,667. Median rent is $976/month, with 28.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Sayre reports 319 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 16% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,216/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
41.8% of adults in Sayre hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(24% above the national average).
93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sayre has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population5,444
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density2,695/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$55,393
Per Capita$40,598
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$6,798M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,156
Housing
A+
Home Value$166,000
Rent$976
Ownership61.1%
Zillow$188,667
Housing Units2,671
Rent Burden28.0%
Crime
F
Violent319/100K
Property2,216/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault228/100K
Burglary273/100K
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death7,655/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.2 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation773 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+41.8%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+15.3%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 26%
Commute18 min
Broadband84.8%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Sayre was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Elmira/Corning Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.425 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 115 Mbps.
There are 116 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
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