At a Glance
Median Income
$119,836
$19,121 per capita
Median Rent
$1,229/mo
13.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
81.9%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.0%
11.2% smoking rate
How Vassar College Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Vassar College's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Vassar College a Good Place to Live?
A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Vassar College residents earn a median household income of $119,836 , which is 59% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,121. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,032 business establishments, including 828 restaurants.
Education
81.9% of adults in Vassar College hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(143% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Vassar College has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population3,276
Median Age20.5 yrs
Density4,550/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born10.3%
Veterans0.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$119,836
Per Capita$19,121
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$20,302M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,364
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$1,229
Ownership17.8%
Zillow$409,969
Housing Units345
Rent Burden13.5%
Health
Obesity27.0%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking11.2%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death6,546/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain41.9 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation133 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+81.9%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+77.5%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 53%
Commute15 min
Broadband83.1%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries25
Did You Know?
The median home in Vassar College was built in 1942.
27.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Hudson Valley Regional (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
3.7% of the population has a disability.
10.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 828 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.