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St. Regis Falls, NY

New York

St. Regis Falls is a small town in New York with a population of 274. Residents earn $60,714 per year, which is 19% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
274 Population 212/sq mi density
$60,714 Median Income $33,239 per capita
$89,200 Home Value
$831 Median Rent 13.8% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$60,714 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$89,200 home value, $831/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $60,714
19% lower than US avg
Home Value $89,200
68% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.5%
63% lower than US avg
Median Rent $831
29% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.9%
18% higher than US avg
Unemployment 3.7%
3% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 16.8%
35% higher than US avg

How St. Regis Falls Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population274
Median Age55.8 yrs
Density212/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Veterans17.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$60,714
Per Capita$33,239
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty16.8%
County GDP$2,709M
Commute38 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$89,200
Rent$831
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units199
Rent Burden13.8%

Health

Obesity37.9%
Uninsured5.6%
Smoking13.3%
Depression23.2%
Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
AQI36 (Good)
Rain39.4 in/yr
Sunny Days270/yr
Elevation1,308 ft (399 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.5%
High School+82.9%
Graduate+14.2%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 55% / D 45%
Commute38 min
Broadband87.0%
Libraries5

Is St. Regis Falls a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, St. Regis Falls receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, long commute times. St. Regis Falls offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in St. Regis Falls is $60,714, 19% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.7%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 16.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in St. Regis Falls is $89,200, 68% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $831 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

12.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 82.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

St. Regis Falls has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. With 270 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches, including 75.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

St. Regis Falls has a population of 274 with a density of 212 people per square mile. The median age is 55.8 years, 43% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.7%), with 3.3% Hispanic.

Population

274
Total Population
212
People / sq mi
55.8yrs
Median Age
43% above US avg
1.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.7%
Female 49.3%

Race & Ethnicity

St. Regis Falls vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

St. Regis Falls vs U.S. Average

The median household income in St. Regis Falls is $60,714, which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes.

Income: St. Regis Falls vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$60,714
19% below US avg
Per Capita Income$33,239
Avg Weekly Wage$1,316
IRS Avg AGI$61,766

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.7%
3% above US avg
Poverty Rate16.8%
35% above US avg
Establishments (County)1,108
County GDP$2,709M

Business (County)

Restaurants113
Healthcare154
Retail157
Manufacturing22

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,069
131% above US avg
Cost of Living107.90 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate9.05%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time37.7 min
Drive Alone80.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in St. Regis Falls is $89,200, 68% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $831 (29% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$89,200
68% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$831
29% below US avg
Rent Burden13.8%

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-Occupied84.8%
Housing Units199
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,069
131% above US avg
Effective Rate9.05%
In St. Regis Falls, 37.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 5.6% of residents lack health insurance. 13.3% are current smokers. 23.2% report depression. 23.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: St. Regis Falls vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.9%
18% above US avg
Diabetes8.4%
Heart Disease5.2%
High Blood Pressure28.8%
Asthma11.3%
COPD5.9%
Cancer7.7%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking13.3%
5% below US avg
Binge Drinking19.5%
Physical Inactivity23.2%
Depression23.2%
Mental Distress17.6%
Physical Distress12.3%
Short Sleep35.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.2%
Uninsured5.6%
35% below US avg
Primary Care1:1,898
Dentists1:1,784
Mental Health1:284
Checkup Rate77.5%
Dental Visits63.7%
Premature Death7,951/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.5/10
Exercise Access57.3%
Healthcare Facilities154
St. Regis Falls has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation is 39.4 inches. The area enjoys 270 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average45.1°F
16% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall39.4 inches
4% above US avg
Snowfall75.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,308 ft (399 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density212/sq mi
Coordinates44.6764°N, 74.5310°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS36033
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 12.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 9-point margin. 87.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 54.5%
D 45.5%

Winner: Republican by 9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.5%
63% below US avg
High School+82.9%
Graduate Degree+14.2%
School Test Score5.39
C Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density212/sq mi
Total Area1.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access87.0%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities154
Restaurants113
Retail Stores157

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute37.7 min
Drive Alone80.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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