Sunset Bay, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Chautauqua County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
392 Population 594/sq mi density
$215,400 Home Value $182,347 Zillow
49°F Avg Temperature
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Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Sunset Bay, NY

At a Glance

Home Value
$215,400
24% below
Zillow: $182,347
Bachelor's Degree+
17.6%
48% below
73.8% high school+
Unemployment
16.4%
356% above
20.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
14% above
16.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Sunset Bay Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Sunset Bay's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Home Value
76%
Poverty
164%
Bachelor's
52%
Unemployment
456%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sunset Bay a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sunset Bay is $215,400 , 24% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $182,347. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.

Education

17.6% of adults in Sunset Bay hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below the national average). 73.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sunset Bay has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population392
Median Age65.1 yrs
Density594/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born7.7%
Veterans3.1%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$23,274
Unemployment16.4%
Poverty20.3%
County GDP$6,275M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,018

Housing

Home Value$215,400
Rent
Ownership89.5%
Zillow$182,347
Housing Units322
Rent Burden31.2%

Health

Obesity36.6%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death9,667/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain42.9 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation578 ft

Education

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Bachelor's+17.6%
High School+73.8%
Graduate+7.6%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%
Broadband77.9%
Internet Speed179 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries24

Did You Know?

The median home in Sunset Bay was built in 1956.
26.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Buffalo Niagara International (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
37.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 179 Mbps.
There are 330 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.