At a Glance
Median Income
$50,682
$27,844 per capita
Home Value
$139,200
Zillow: $167,922
Median Rent
$1,034/mo
43.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
278/100K
3,347/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.2%
85.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
20.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.1%
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
261 sunny days/yr
How Spencer Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Spencer's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Spencer a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Spencer residents earn a median household income of $50,682 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,844. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 890 business establishments, including 78 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Spencer is $139,200 , 51% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $167,922. Median rent is $1,034/month, with 43.8% 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 1938.
Safety & Crime
Spencer reports 278 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 27% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,347/100K.
Education
25.2% of adults in Spencer hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(25% below the national average).
85.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Spencer has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population848
Median Age34.5 yrs
Density815/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$50,682
Per Capita$27,844
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty20.4%
County GDP$2,022M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,292
Housing
A+
Home Value$139,200
Rent$1,034
Ownership62.6%
Zillow$167,922
Housing Units347
Rent Burden43.8%
Crime
F
Violent278/100K
Property3,347/100K
Health
Obesity32.1%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death6,676/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days261/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation998 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.2%
High School+85.9%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%
Commute26 min
Broadband85.0%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Spencer was founded in 1886.
The median home in Spencer was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Ithaca Tompkins International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
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