At a Glance
Median Income
$68,583
$54,695 per capita
Median Rent
$1,708/mo
32.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
278/100K
3,347/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
71.9%
97.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.9%
8.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Varna Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Varna's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Varna a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Varna residents earn a median household income of $68,583 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $54,695. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,766 business establishments, including 308 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Varna reports 278 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 27% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,347/100K.
Education
71.9% of adults in Varna hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(113% above the national average).
97.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Varna has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population657
Median Age33.8 yrs
Density925/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$68,583
Per Capita$54,695
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$7,966M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,342
Housing
B+
Home Value
Rent$1,708
Ownership49.3%
Zillow$287,579
Housing Units534
Rent Burden32.6%
Crime
F
Violent278/100K
Property3,347/100K
Health
Obesity24.9%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking8.7%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death5,563/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain38.3 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation964 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+71.9%
High School+97.6%
Graduate+38.3%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 25% / D 75%
Commute21 min
Broadband97.6%
Internet Speed158 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Varna was built in 1986.
12.1% of residents use public transit to commute.
21.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ithaca Tompkins International (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 158 Mbps.
There are 308 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.