Watkins Glen, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Schuyler County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,712 Population 1,097/sq mi density
$46,279 Median Income $39,140 per capita
$200,000 Home Value $243,673 Zillow
$793 Median Rent 23.2% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$46,279 median income, 7.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $793/mo rent
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Watkins Glen, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,279
38% below
$39,140 per capita
Home Value
$200,000
29% below
Zillow: $243,673
Median Rent
$793/mo
32% below
23.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
28.4%
16% below
89.3% high school+
Unemployment
7.1%
97% above
3.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.6%
2% below
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How Watkins Glen Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Watkins Glen's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
62%
Home Value
71%
Rent
68%
Poverty
30%
Bachelor's
84%
Unemployment
197%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Watkins Glen 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

Watkins Glen residents earn a median household income of $46,279 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,140. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1% (97% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 473 business establishments, including 79 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Watkins Glen is $200,000 , 29% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $243,673. Median rent is $793/month, with 23.2% 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 1938.

Education

28.4% of adults in Watkins Glen hold a bachelor's degree or higher (16% below the national average). 89.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Watkins Glen has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,712
Median Age50.8 yrs
Density1,097/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born7.5%
Veterans9.8%

Economy

B
Median Income$46,279
Per Capita$39,140
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$709M
Avg Weekly Wage$988

Housing

A
Home Value$200,000
Rent$793
Ownership41.8%
Zillow$243,673
Housing Units1,073
Rent Burden23.2%

Health

Obesity31.6%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death7,969/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain38.9 in/yr
Elevation455 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.4%
High School+89.3%
Graduate+12.9%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 40%
Commute19 min
Broadband86.9%
Internet Speed167 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Watkins Glen was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Elmira/Corning Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 167 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.