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Springwater, NY

New York · Metropolitan Area

Springwater is a small town in New York with a population of 418. Residents earn $60,909 per year, which is 19% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
418 Population 314/sq mi density
$60,909 Median Income $27,943 per capita
$116,300 Home Value
$1,058 Median Rent 49.0% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 291 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$60,909 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$116,300 home value, $1,058/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $60,909
19% lower than US avg
Home Value $116,300
59% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 4.0%
88% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,058
9% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 32.6%
2% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.3%
64% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.6%
18% higher than US avg

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

People

Population418
Median Age55.1 yrs
Density314/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Largest GroupWhite 90%
Veterans19.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$60,909
Per Capita$27,943
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty14.6%
County GDP$3,092M
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$116,300
Rent$1,058
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units241
Rent Burden49.0%

Health

Obesity32.6%
Uninsured6.1%
Smoking14.4%
Depression22.4%
Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI36 (Good)
Rain29.0 in/yr
Sunny Days291/yr
Elevation979 ft (298 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.0%
High School+92.5%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%
Commute29 min
Broadband85.3%
Libraries8

Is Springwater a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Springwater receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Springwater offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Springwater is $60,909, 19% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. 14.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Springwater is $116,300, 59% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,058 per month. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

4.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Springwater experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 291 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 29.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Springwater has a population of 418 with a density of 314 people per square mile. The median age is 55.1 years, 42% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90%).

Population

418
Total Population
314
People / sq mi
55.1yrs
Median Age
42% above US avg
1.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 58.9%
Female 41.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Springwater vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Springwater vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Springwater is $60,909, which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Springwater vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$60,909
19% below US avg
Per Capita Income$27,943
Avg Weekly Wage$1,093
IRS Avg AGI$70,010

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.3%
64% below US avg
Poverty Rate14.6%
18% above US avg
Establishments (County)1,495
County GDP$3,092M

Business (County)

Restaurants133
Healthcare119
Retail201
Manufacturing65

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,178
134% above US avg
Cost of Living107.90 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate7.03%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.9 min
Drive Alone84.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Springwater is $116,300, 59% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,058 (9% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$116,300
59% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$81
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio97.6%
Price Drops25.0%
Inventory4

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,058
9% below US avg
Rent Burden49.0%

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-Occupied69.6%
Housing Units241
Median Year Built1976

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,178
134% above US avg
Effective Rate7.03%
In Springwater, 32.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 6.1% of residents lack health insurance. 14.4% are current smokers. 22.4% report depression. 23.4% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity32.6%
2% above US avg
Diabetes8.9%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure30.5%
Asthma11.3%
COPD6.7%
Cancer7.7%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking14.4%
3% above US avg
Binge Drinking20.6%
Physical Inactivity23.4%
Depression22.4%
Mental Distress17.9%
Physical Distress13.0%
Short Sleep38.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate99.0%
Uninsured6.1%
29% below US avg
Checkup Rate77.4%
Dental Visits55.6%
Premature Death5,954/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.7/10
Exercise Access79.3%
Healthcare Facilities119
Springwater has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 29.0 inches. The area enjoys 291 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.5°F
8% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall29.0 inches
24% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation979 ft (298 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²)
Population Density314/sq mi
Coordinates42.6350°N, 77.5964°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS36051
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 4.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (88% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 21.4-point margin. 85.3% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 60.7%
D 39.3%

Winner: Republican by 21.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+4.0%
88% below US avg
High School+92.5%
Graduate Degree+3.9%
School Test Score5.39
F Education Grade (1.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density314/sq mi
Total Area1.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access85.3%
Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities119
Restaurants133
Retail Stores201

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.9 min
Drive Alone84.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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