At a Glance
Median Income
$54,340
$38,439 per capita
Home Value
$284,700
Zillow: $428,757
Median Rent
$1,638/mo
36.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.9%
87.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
3.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.0%
10.6% smoking rate
How Vails Gate Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Vails Gate's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Vails Gate a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Vails Gate residents earn a median household income of $54,340 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,439. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,900 business establishments, including 1,008 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Vails Gate is $284,700 , 1% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $428,757. Median rent is $1,638/month, with 36.9% 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 1968.
Education
24.9% of adults in Vails Gate hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% below the national average).
87.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Vails Gate has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population3,065
Median Age43.7 yrs
Density2,976/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born30.0%
Veterans9.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$54,340
Per Capita$38,439
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$27,748M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,204
Housing
B+
Home Value$284,700
Rent$1,638
Ownership51.1%
Zillow$428,757
Housing Units1,526
Rent Burden36.9%
Health
Obesity32.0%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking10.6%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death6,631/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain41.0 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation272 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.9%
High School+87.1%
Graduate+9.9%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 46%
Commute37 min
Broadband94.5%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries19
Did You Know?
The median home in Vails Gate was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is New York Stewart International (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.5% of the population has a disability.
30.0% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 1,008 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 37 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.