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Sinclairville, NY

New York

Sinclairville is a small town in New York with a population of 613. Residents earn $43,409 per year, which is 42% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
613 Population 378/sq mi density
$43,409 Median Income $23,935 per capita
$89,600 Home Value $153,118 Zillow
$456 Median Rent 24.0% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$43,409 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$89,600 home value, $456/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $43,409
42% lower than US avg
Home Value $89,600
68% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 19.5%
42% lower than US avg
Median Rent $456
61% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.9%
12% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.6%
83% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 11.5%
7% lower than US avg

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

People

Population613
Median Age45.2 yrs
Density378/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 93%
Veterans7.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$43,409
Per Capita$23,935
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty11.5%
County GDP$6,275M
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$89,600
Rent$456
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$153,118
Housing Units324
Rent Burden24.0%

Health

Obesity35.9%
Uninsured6.7%
Smoking16.3%
Depression22.6%
Heart Disease5.8%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (9°C)
AQI36 (Good)
Rain45.9 in/yr
Sunny Days246/yr
Elevation1,369 ft (417 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.5%
High School+89.5%
Graduate+9.4%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%
Commute23 min
Broadband79.7%
Libraries24

Is Sinclairville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Sinclairville receives an overall livability score of 3.7 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. Sinclairville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Sinclairville is $43,409, 42% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.6%. 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 Sinclairville is $89,600, 68% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $456 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

19.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Sinclairville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches, including 98.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Sinclairville has a population of 613 with a density of 378 people per square mile. The median age is 45.2 years, 16% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.8%), with 2.1% Black.

Population

613
Total Population
378
People / sq mi
45.2yrs
Median Age
16% above US avg
1.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.8%
Female 50.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Sinclairville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.8%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.2%
76% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Sinclairville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sinclairville is $43,409, which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Sinclairville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$43,409
42% below US avg
Per Capita Income$23,935
Avg Weekly Wage$1,018
IRS Avg AGI$58,667

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.6%
83% below US avg
Poverty Rate11.5%
7% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,224
County GDP$6,275M

Business (County)

Restaurants330
Healthcare255
Retail443
Manufacturing176

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,210
106% above US avg
Cost of Living107.90 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate8.05%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.5 min
Drive Alone82.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Sinclairville is $89,600, 68% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $456 (61% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $153,118.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$89,600
68% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$153,118

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$456
61% below US avg
Rent Burden24.0%

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-Occupied73.2%
Housing Units324
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,210
106% above US avg
Effective Rate8.05%
In Sinclairville, 35.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 6.7% of residents lack health insurance. 16.3% are current smokers. 22.6% report depression. 25.5% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.9%
12% above US avg
Diabetes9.4%
Heart Disease5.8%
High Blood Pressure31.2%
Asthma11.7%
COPD7.3%
Cancer7.6%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking16.3%
16% above US avg
Binge Drinking19.4%
Physical Inactivity25.5%
Depression22.6%
Mental Distress19.0%
Physical Distress14.1%
Short Sleep40.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.1%
Uninsured6.7%
22% below US avg
Checkup Rate78.3%
Dental Visits61.6%
Premature Death9,667/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.6/10
Exercise Access79.4%
Healthcare Facilities255
Sinclairville has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation is 45.9 inches. The area enjoys 246 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average47.3°F
12% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall45.9 inches
21% above US avg
Snowfall98.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,369 ft (417 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²)
Population Density378/sq mi
Coordinates42.2653°N, 79.2590°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS36013
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 19.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 22-point margin. 79.7% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 61%
D 39%

Winner: Republican by 22 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+19.5%
42% below US avg
High School+89.5%
Graduate Degree+9.4%
School Test Score5.39
C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density378/sq mi
Total Area1.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access79.7%
Public Libraries24
Healthcare Facilities255
Restaurants330
Retail Stores443

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.5 min
Drive Alone82.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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