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Van Etten, NY

New York · Metropolitan Area

Van Etten is a small town in New York with a population of 539. Residents earn $56,435 per year, which is 25% below the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
539 Population 421/sq mi density
$56,435 Median Income $27,262 per capita
$128,000 Home Value $167,922 Zillow
$843 Median Rent 33.6% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$56,435 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$128,000 home value, $843/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $56,435
25% lower than US avg
Home Value $128,000
55% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 22.7%
33% lower than US avg
Median Rent $843
28% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 30.0%
7% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 11.5%
7% lower than US avg

How Van Etten Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population539
Median Age41.4 yrs
Density421/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 94%
Veterans12.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$56,435
Per Capita$27,262
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty11.5%
County GDP$4,774M
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$128,000
Rent$843
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$167,922
Housing Units255
Rent Burden33.6%

Health

Obesity30.0%
Uninsured6.1%
Smoking15.3%
Depression23.5%
Heart Disease5.4%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
AQI36 (Good)
Rain36.8 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation1,006 ft (307 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.7%
High School+92.6%
Graduate+8.2%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 42%
Commute29 min
Broadband82.8%
Libraries6

Is Van Etten a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Van Etten receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Van Etten offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Van Etten is $56,435, 25% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 11.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Van Etten is $128,000, 55% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $843 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

22.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Van Etten experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 36.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Van Etten has a population of 539 with a density of 421 people per square mile. The median age is 41.4 years, 6% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.4%), with 1.9% Hispanic.

Population

539
Total Population
421
People / sq mi
41.4yrs
Median Age
6% above US avg
1.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.6%
Female 51.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Van Etten vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.2%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.8%
87% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Van Etten vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Van Etten is $56,435, which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Van Etten vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$56,435
25% below US avg
Per Capita Income$27,262
Avg Weekly Wage$1,177
IRS Avg AGI$67,755

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate11.5%
7% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,914
County GDP$4,774M

Business (County)

Restaurants192
Healthcare189
Retail305
Manufacturing83

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,776
122% above US avg
Cost of Living107.90 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate6.08%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.8 min
Drive Alone77.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Van Etten is $128,000, 55% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $843 (28% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $167,922.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$128,000
55% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$167,922

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$843
28% below US avg
Rent Burden33.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,215
1 Bedroom$1,315
2 Bedrooms$1,579
3 Bedrooms$1,976
4 Bedrooms$2,193

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied81.9%
Housing Units255
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,776
122% above US avg
Effective Rate6.08%
In Van Etten, 30.0% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 6.1% of residents lack health insurance. 15.3% are current smokers. 23.5% report depression. 24.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Van Etten vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity30.0%
7% below US avg
Diabetes8.7%
Heart Disease5.4%
High Blood Pressure30.4%
Asthma11.4%
COPD6.7%
Cancer7.5%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking15.3%
9% above US avg
Binge Drinking18.5%
Physical Inactivity24.4%
Depression23.5%
Mental Distress19.1%
Physical Distress13.3%
Short Sleep36.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.6%
Uninsured6.1%
29% below US avg
Checkup Rate78.3%
Dental Visits58.6%
Premature Death9,852/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.9/10
Exercise Access81.7%
Healthcare Facilities189
Van Etten has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 36.8 inches. The area enjoys 260 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.5°F
10% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall36.8 inches
3% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,006 ft (307 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density421/sq mi
Coordinates42.1969°N, 76.5535°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS36015
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 22.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 16.8-point margin. 82.8% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 58.4%
D 41.6%

Winner: Republican by 16.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+22.7%
33% below US avg
High School+92.6%
Graduate Degree+8.2%
School Test Score5.39
C+ Education Grade (2.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density421/sq mi
Total Area1.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access82.8%
Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities189
Restaurants192
Retail Stores305

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.8 min
Drive Alone77.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.5%

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