Sparrow Bush, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Sussex County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,178 Population 419/sq mi density
$55,820 Median Income $44,969 per capita
$215,300 Home Value $355,388 Zillow
$1,325 Median Rent 34.5% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$55,820 median income, 12.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$215,300 home value, $1,325/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Sparrow Bush, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,820
26% below
$44,969 per capita
Home Value
$215,300
24% below
Zillow: $355,388
Median Rent
$1,325/mo
14% above
34.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.1%
20% below
85.5% high school+
Unemployment
12.8%
256% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.8%
4% below
12.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Sparrow Bush Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
74%
Home Value
76%
Rent
114%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
80%
Unemployment
356%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sparrow Bush 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

Sparrow Bush residents earn a median household income of $55,820 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,969. The unemployment rate stands at 12.8% (256% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,624 business establishments, including 285 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sparrow Bush is $215,300 , 24% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $355,388. Median rent is $1,325/month, with 34.5% 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 1961.

Education

27.1% of adults in Sparrow Bush hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% below the national average). 85.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sparrow Bush has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,178
Median Age47.4 yrs
Density419/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Foreign Born2.5%
Veterans4.1%

Economy

C+
Median Income$55,820
Per Capita$44,969
Unemployment12.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$6,729M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,129

Housing

A+
Home Value$215,300
Rent$1,325
Ownership55.1%
Zillow$355,388
Housing Units594
Rent Burden34.5%

Health

Obesity30.8%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,516/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain47.3 in/yr
Elevation980 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.1%
High School+85.5%
Graduate+6.9%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute35 min
Broadband90.6%
Internet Speed52 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Sparrow Bush was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Sullivan County International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 285 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.