South Ilion, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Otsego County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
198 Population 450/sq mi density
$100,481 Median Income $43,770 per capita
$80,500 Home Value $143,962 Zillow
46°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$100,481 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,500 home value, /mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
31.9% bachelor's degree or higher

South Ilion, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$100,481
34% above
$43,770 per capita
Home Value
$80,500
71% below
Zillow: $143,962
Bachelor's Degree+
31.9%
5% below
77.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
50.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
28% above
19.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How South Ilion Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
134%
Home Value
29%
Poverty
403%
Bachelor's
95%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is South Ilion a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

South Ilion residents earn a median household income of $100,481 , which is 34% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,770. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 50.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,538 business establishments, including 190 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in South Ilion is $80,500 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $143,962. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.

Education

31.9% of adults in South Ilion hold a bachelor's degree or higher (5% below the national average). 77.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

South Ilion has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population198
Median Age30.2 yrs
Density450/mi²
Male / Female65% / 35%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$100,481
Per Capita$43,770
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty50.0%
County GDP$3,518M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,160

Housing

A+
Home Value$80,500
Rent
Ownership85.5%
Zillow$143,962
Housing Units62
Rent Burden27.0%

Health

Obesity41.0%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking19.2%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death8,049/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain44.0 in/yr
Elevation748 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+31.9%
High School+77.0%
Graduate+15.4%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 54% / D 46%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed156 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries13

Did You Know?

The median home in South Ilion was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Griffiss International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 156 Mbps.
There are 190 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.