At a Glance
Median Income
$81,893
$81,410 per capita
Home Value
$448,900
Zillow: $581,582
Median Rent
$1,769/mo
27.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
224/100K
785/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
42.1%
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.3%
10.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
271 sunny days/yr
How Verplanck Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Verplanck's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Verplanck 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
Verplanck residents earn a median household income of $81,893 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $81,410. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 37,722 business establishments, including 2,631 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Verplanck is $448,900 , 59% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $581,582. Median rent is $1,769/month, with 27.6% 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 1955.
Safety & Crime
Verplanck reports 224 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 41% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 785/100K.
Education
42.1% of adults in Verplanck hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(25% above the national average).
94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Verplanck has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population657
Median Age57.1 yrs
Density1,095/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$81,893
Per Capita$81,410
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$120,154M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,814
Housing
B+
Home Value$448,900
Rent$1,769
Ownership61.4%
Zillow$581,582
Housing Units422
Rent Burden27.6%
Crime
F
Violent224/100K
Property785/100K
Health
Obesity26.3%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking10.4%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death4,881/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain50.5 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation62 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+42.1%
High School+94.6%
Graduate+11.7%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 63%
Commute35 min
Broadband82.0%
Internet Speed160 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries45
Did You Know?
The median home in Verplanck was built in 1955.
23.2% of residents use public transit to commute.
16.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is New York Stewart International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.535 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
17.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 160 Mbps.
There are 2,631 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 36 fatal vehicle crashes.
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