Speculator, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Hamilton County County

4.4 /5.0
A Great
389 Population 9/sq mi density
$63,839 Median Income $39,347 per capita
$192,200 Home Value $300,764 Zillow
$1,045 Median Rent 26.6% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$63,839 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$192,200 home value, $1,045/mo rent
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: $300,764
Median Rent
$1,045/mo
10% below
26.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
40.8%
21% above
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
0% below
6.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.7%
4% below
13.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°F

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
100%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Speculator a Good Place to Live?

A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
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 3.6% (0% 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 $300,764. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 54.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.

Data Overview

People

Population389
Median Age60.0 yrs
Density9/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born2.6%
Veterans8.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$63,839
Per Capita$39,347
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty6.0%
County GDP$297M
Avg Weekly Wage$960

Housing

A+
Home Value$192,200
Rent$1,045
Ownership63.1%
Zillow$300,764
Housing Units495
Rent Burden26.6%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Rain54.6 in/yr
AQI33 (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.
26.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.