Sparrow Bush, NY

New York · Metropolitan · City

3.7 Good / 5.0
1,178 Population
$55,820 Median Income
$215,300 Home Value
$1,325 Median Rent
48°F Avg Temperature
47.4 yrs Median Age
27.1% Bachelor's Degree+
3.7
Overall
3.4
Economy
4.5
Affordability
3.2
Education

People

Population1,178
Median Age47.4 yrs
Density419/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Largest GroupWhite 67.6%

Economy

3.4/5
Median Income$55,820
Per Capita Income$44,969
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty Rate0.0%
County GDP$6,729M

Housing

4.5/5
Home Value (Census)$215,300
Zillow Value$343,648
Median Rent$1,325
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,579

Health

Obesity30.8%
Diabetes8.6%
Depression20.9%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Jan / Jul25° / 70°
Rain47 in/yr
Snow41 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 36 (Good)

Education

3.2/5
Bachelor's+27.1%
High School+85.5%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.39
Libraries (County)7

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute35 min
Work From Home2.0%
BroadbandN/A

How Sparrow Bush Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$55,820
Home Value$215,300
Median Rent$1,325
Poverty Rate0.0%
Bachelor's Degree+27.1%
Unemployment7.1%
Avg Temperature48.3°F

Population & Age

Total Population1,178
Population Density419 per sq mi
Median Age47.4 years
Male63.3%
Female36.7%
Male 63.3%
Female 36.7%

Race & Ethnicity

White 67.6% Black 15.2% Hispanic 4.3% Other 12.9%
White67.6%
Black or African American15.2%
Hispanic or Latino4.3%
Asian0.0%
Other Races12.9%

Language

English Only98.7%
Spanish Speakers1.3%
English 98.7% Spanish 1.3%

Social Characteristics

Disability12.8%
Health Insurance99.0%

Income

26% below avg
Median Household Income$55,820
Per Capita Income$44,969
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,129
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$97,341

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate7.1%
Poverty Rate0.0%
Total Establishments (County)3,624
County GDP$6,729M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation285
Healthcare Facilities375
Retail Stores406
Manufacturing97
Total Establishments3,624

Industry Mix

Restaurants 285 Healthcare 375 Retail 406 Manufacturing 97

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$97,341
Avg Property Tax Paid$10,140

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time34.9 min
Work From Home2.0%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

24% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$215,300
Zillow Home Value Index$343,648

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Price Per Sq Ft$159
Homes Sold (month)1
Sale-to-List Ratio94.5%
Price Drops50.0%
Active Inventory2

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied55.1%

Rental Costs

14% above avg
Median Rent (Census)$1,325

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$1,215
1 Bedroom$1,315
2 Bedroom$1,579
3 Bedroom$1,976
4 Bedroom$2,193

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$10,140
Effective Tax Rate (est.)4.71%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity30.8%
Diabetes8.6%
Heart Disease5.2%
High Blood Pressure28.2%
Asthma11.4%
COPD5.7%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.9%
Physical Inactivity22.8%
Depression20.9%
Mental Distress (14+ days)18.1%
Physical Distress (14+ days)12.4%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage99.0%
Regular Checkup77.9%
Premature Death Rate6,516 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index9.1 / 10
Exercise Access93.4%
Healthcare Facilities (County)375
Restaurants (County)285

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)14

Temperature

25°F Jan 70°F Jul
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Average48.3°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation47.3 in
Annual Snowfall40.8 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median36.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation980 ft (299 m)
Land Area2.8 sq mi (7.3 km²)
Population Density419 per sq mi
Latitude41.4009°
Longitude-74.7079°
County FIPS34037

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 61.6%
D 36.7%

Republican +24.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+27.1%
High School+85.5%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.39

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — Counties in metro areas of 1 million+
Population Density419 per sq mi
Land Area2.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)7

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)14

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