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Springs, NY

New York · Metropolitan Area

Springs is a small city in New York with a population of 9,489. Residents earn $147,277 per year, which is 96% above the national average.

4.4 /5.0
A Great
9,489 Population 1,119/sq mi density
$147,277 Median Income $68,901 per capita
$890,000 Home Value
$3,334 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 282 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$147,277 median income, 1.4% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$890,000 home value, $3,334/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $147,277
96% higher than US avg
Home Value $890,000
216% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 50.9%
51% higher than US avg
Median Rent $3,334
187% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 30.1%
6% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.4%
61% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.7%
22% lower than US avg

How Springs Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population9,489
Median Age44.8 yrs
Density1,119/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 71%
Veterans3.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$147,277
Per Capita$68,901
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty9.7%
County GDP$24,087M
Commute21 min

Housing

B
Home Value$890,000
Rent$3,334
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units5,130
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity30.1%
Uninsured9.3%
Smoking9.0%
Depression16.1%
Heart Disease4.6%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
AQI36 (Good)
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation18 ft (5 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+50.9%
High School+93.5%
Graduate+28.7%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 43% / D 56%
Commute21 min
Broadband90.0%
Libraries23

Is Springs a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Springs receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Springs stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Springs is $147,277, which is significantly higher than the national average — 96% above $75,149. This places Springs among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. 9.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Springs is $890,000, making it a premium housing market at 216% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $3,334 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 6x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

Springs is a highly educated community — 50.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 93.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Springs experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. With 282 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Springs has a population of 9,489 with a density of 1,119 people per square mile. The median age is 44.8 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (70.7%), with 2.3% Hispanic.

Population

9,489
Total Population
1,119
People / sq mi
44.8yrs
Median Age
15% above US avg
8.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.3%
Female 53.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Springs vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only63.4%
19% below US avg
Spanish36.6%
173% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Springs vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Springs is $147,277, which is 96% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Income: Springs vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$147,277
96% above US avg
Per Capita Income$68,901
Avg Weekly Wage$1,356
IRS Avg AGI$82,337

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.4%
61% below US avg
Poverty Rate9.7%
22% below US avg
Establishments (County)9,101
County GDP$24,087M

Business (County)

Restaurants773
Healthcare870
Retail963
Manufacturing165

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,070
102% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.79%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.6 min
Drive Alone57.6%
Public Transit4.3%
Work from Home23.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Springs is $890,000, 216% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $3,334 (187% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$890,000
216% above US avg
Median List Price$1,800,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$1,800,000
$/Sq Ft$1,034
Homes Sold3
Sale-to-List Ratio96.8%
Price Drops21.7%
Inventory23

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$3,334
187% above US avg
Rent Burden51.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied74.2%
Housing Units5,130
Median Year Built1978

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,070
102% above US avg
Effective Rate0.79%
In Springs, 30.1% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 9.3% of residents lack health insurance. 9.0% are current smokers. 16.1% report depression. 23.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Springs vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity30.1%
6% below US avg
Diabetes8.3%
Heart Disease4.6%
High Blood Pressure27.1%
Asthma9.7%
COPD4.3%
Cancer7.1%
Stroke2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking9.0%
36% below US avg
Binge Drinking18.4%
Physical Inactivity23.1%
Depression16.1%
Mental Distress14.6%
Physical Distress10.9%
Short Sleep39.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.3%
Uninsured9.3%
8% above US avg
Checkup Rate79.1%
Dental Visits64.3%

Food & Exercise

Exercise Access88.3%
Healthcare Facilities870
Springs has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area enjoys 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.0°F
2% below US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation18 ft (5 m)
Area8.5 sq mi (22.0 km²)
Population Density1,119/sq mi
Coordinates41.0311°N, 72.1597°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS09180
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 50.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 13-point margin. 90.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 42.6%
D 55.6%

Winner: Democrat by 13 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+50.9%
51% above US avg
High School+93.5%
Graduate Degree+28.7%
School Test Score5.39
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density1,119/sq mi
Total Area8.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access90.0%
Public Libraries23
Healthcare Facilities870
Restaurants773
Retail Stores963

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.6 min
Drive Alone57.6%
Public Transit4.3%
Work from Home23.6%

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