At a Glance
Median Income
$218,365
$135,011 per capita
Home Value
$1,202,800
Zillow: $1,317,248
Median Rent
$2,142/mo
29.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
71.7%
96.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
3.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
20.9%
6.1% smoking rate
How Staples Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Staples's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Staples 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
Staples residents earn a median household income of $218,365 , which is 191% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $135,011. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,884 business establishments, including 701 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Staples is $1,202,800 , 327% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,317,248. Median rent is $2,142/month, with 29.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Education
71.7% of adults in Staples hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(113% above the national average).
96.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Staples has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population6,985
Median Age48.7 yrs
Density1,606/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born21.1%
Veterans2.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$218,365
Per Capita$135,011
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$33,930M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,441
Housing
B+
Home Value$1,202,800
Rent$2,142
Ownership90.9%
Zillow$1,317,248
Housing Units2,702
Rent Burden29.0%
Health
Obesity20.9%
Diabetes5.5%
Smoking6.1%
Heart Disease3.5%
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain44.1 in/yr
Elevation154 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+71.7%
High School+96.1%
Graduate+35.5%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 61%
Commute43 min
Broadband97.3%
EV Stations3
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Staples was built in 1968.
12.9% of residents use public transit to commute.
31.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.515 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.6% of the population has a disability.
21.1% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 701 restaurants in the area.