Theresa, NY

Full City Profile · New York · St. Lawrence County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,019 Population 809/sq mi density
$57,738 Median Income $29,600 per capita
$146,500 Home Value $216,220 Zillow
$953 Median Rent 23.6% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$57,738 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$146,500 home value, $953/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Theresa, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,738
23% below
$29,600 per capita
Home Value
$146,500
48% below
Zillow: $216,220
Median Rent
$953/mo
18% below
23.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.1%
85% below
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
8% below
17.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
16% above
14.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How Theresa Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
77%
Home Value
52%
Rent
82%
Poverty
137%
Bachelor's
15%
Unemployment
92%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Theresa a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Theresa residents earn a median household income of $57,738 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,600. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,104 business establishments, including 253 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Theresa is $146,500 , 48% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $216,220. Median rent is $953/month, with 23.6% 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 1938.

Education

5.1% of adults in Theresa hold a bachelor's degree or higher (85% below the national average). 95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Theresa has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,019
Median Age29.5 yrs
Density809/mi²
Male / Female61% / 40%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans10.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$57,738
Per Capita$29,600
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty17.0%
County GDP$6,588M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,202

Housing

A+
Home Value$146,500
Rent$953
Ownership53.1%
Zillow$216,220
Housing Units371
Rent Burden23.6%

Health

Obesity37.2%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death8,243/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain48.9 in/yr
Elevation437 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.1%
High School+95.5%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 41%
Commute28 min
Broadband97.2%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries22

Did You Know?

The median home in Theresa was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Watertown International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 253 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.