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Speculator, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Hamilton County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
389 Population 9/sq mi density
$63,839 Median Income $39,347 per capita
$192,200 Home Value $278,707 Zillow
$1,045 Median Rent 26.6% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
256 Violent Crime/100K 4,442 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$63,839 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$192,200 home value, $1,045/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
256 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
40.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Speculator, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,839
15% below
$39,347 per capita
Home Value
$192,200
32% below
Zillow: $278,707
Median Rent
$1,045/mo
10% below
26.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
256/100K
33% below
4,442/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.8%
21% above
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
53% below
6.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.7%
4% below
13.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°F
246 sunny days/yr

How Speculator Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
85%
Home Value
68%
Rent
90%
Poverty
48%
Bachelor's
121%
Unemployment
47%
Crime
67%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Speculator 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

Speculator residents earn a median household income of $63,839 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,347. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 230 business establishments, including 55 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Speculator is $192,200 , 32% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $278,707. Median rent is $1,045/month, with 26.6% 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 1972.

Safety & Crime

Speculator reports 256 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 33% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,442/100K.

Education

40.8% of adults in Speculator hold a bachelor's degree or higher (21% above the national average). 96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Speculator has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population389
Median Age60.0 yrs
Density9/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$63,839
Per Capita$39,347
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty6.0%
County GDP$297M
Avg Weekly Wage$960

Housing

A+
Home Value$192,200
Rent$1,045
Ownership63.1%
Zillow$278,707
Housing Units495
Rent Burden26.6%

Crime

F
Violent256/100K
Property4,442/100K

Health

Obesity30.7%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,514/100K

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain43.6 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation2,152 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+40.8%
High School+96.2%
Graduate+27.7%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 35%
Commute12 min
Broadband95.3%
Internet Speed60 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries5

Did You Know?

Speculator was founded in 1925.
The median home in Speculator was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Adirondack Regional (56 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.