Sylvan Beach, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Oneida County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
889 Population 1,288/sq mi density
$55,268 Median Income $42,496 per capita
$151,600 Home Value $218,630 Zillow
$941 Median Rent 17.1% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$55,268 median income, 6.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$151,600 home value, $941/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Sylvan Beach, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,268
26% below
$42,496 per capita
Home Value
$151,600
46% below
Zillow: $218,630
Median Rent
$941/mo
19% below
17.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.5%
30% below
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.5%
81% above
1.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.3%
10% above
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How Sylvan Beach Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
74%
Home Value
54%
Rent
81%
Poverty
15%
Bachelor's
70%
Unemployment
181%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sylvan Beach a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sylvan Beach residents earn a median household income of $55,268 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,496. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5% (81% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,356 business establishments, including 596 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sylvan Beach is $151,600 , 46% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $218,630. Median rent is $941/month, with 17.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.

Education

23.5% of adults in Sylvan Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher (30% below the national average). 94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sylvan Beach has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Data Overview

People

Population889
Median Age54.4 yrs
Density1,288/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$55,268
Per Capita$42,496
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty1.8%
County GDP$14,680M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,175

Housing

A+
Home Value$151,600
Rent$941
Ownership68.4%
Zillow$218,630
Housing Units931
Rent Burden17.1%

Health

Obesity35.3%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,898/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain45.9 in/yr
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation377 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.5%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+13.6%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%
Commute31 min
Broadband85.1%
Internet Speed161 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries21

Did You Know?

The median home in Sylvan Beach was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Griffiss International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
22.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 161 Mbps.
There are 596 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.