At a Glance
Median Income
$53,324
$30,120 per capita
Home Value
$93,100
Zillow: $200,909
Median Rent
$859/mo
24.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.3%
86.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
8.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.6%
18.1% smoking rate
How Sodus Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sodus's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sodus a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sodus residents earn a median household income of $53,324 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,120. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,114 business establishments, including 159 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sodus is $93,100 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $200,909. Median rent is $859/month, with 24.7% 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 1938.
Education
15.3% of adults in Sodus hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% below the national average).
86.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sodus has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
Data Overview
People
Population1,999
Median Age49.3 yrs
Density2,127/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born3.7%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$53,324
Per Capita$30,120
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty8.8%
County GDP$5,130M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,096
Housing
A+
Home Value$93,100
Rent$859
Ownership64.5%
Zillow$200,909
Housing Units1,079
Rent Burden24.7%
Health
Obesity41.6%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death8,850/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain39.9 in/yr
AQI33 (Good)
Elevation447 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.3%
High School+86.9%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 38%
Commute23 min
Broadband89.8%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13
Did You Know?
Sodus was founded in 1917.
The median home in Sodus was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Frederick Douglass/Greater Rochester International (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 159 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.