Weedsport, NY

New York

Weedsport is a small town in New York with a population of 1,858. Residents earn $70,625 per year, which is 6% below the national average.

4.2 /5.0
A Great
1,858 Population 1,896/sq mi density
$70,625 Median Income $37,894 per capita
$153,400 Home Value $220,193 Zillow
$1,225 Median Rent
49°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$70,625 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$153,400 home value, $1,225/mo rent
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $70,625
6% lower than US avg
Home Value $153,400
46% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 28.7%
15% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,225
5% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.1%
9% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.4%
89% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.7%
54% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,858
Median Age47.3 yrs
Density1,896/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 96%

Economy

A
Median Income$70,625
Per Capita$37,894
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$4,063M
Commute33 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$153,400
Rent$1,225
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$220,193

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity35.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.7%
Heart Disease5.4%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
AQI36 (Good)
Rain43.1 in/yr
Elevation411 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.7%
High School+94.0%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 44%
Commute33 min
Libraries9

Is Weedsport a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Weedsport receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Weedsport stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Weedsport is $70,625, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.4%. Only 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Weedsport is $153,400, 46% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,225 per month. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

28.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Weedsport experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches, including 140.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Weedsport has a population of 1,858 with a density of 1,896 people per square mile. The median age is 47.3 years, 22% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.5%).

Population

1,858
Total Population
1,896
People / sq mi
47.3yrs
Median Age
22% above US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 55%
Female 45%

Race & Ethnicity

Weedsport vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.4%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.6%
96% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Weedsport vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Weedsport is $70,625, which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Income: Weedsport vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$70,625
6% below US avg
Per Capita Income$37,894
Avg Weekly Wage$1,204
IRS Avg AGI$66,253

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.4%
89% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.7%
54% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,739
County GDP$4,063M

Business (County)

Restaurants173
Healthcare167
Retail216
Manufacturing76

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,441
113% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.85%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time32.6 min
Work from Home13.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Weedsport is $153,400, 46% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,225 (5% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $220,193.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$153,400
46% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$220,193
Median List Price$369,900

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$369,900
$/Sq Ft$157
Homes Sold3
Sale-to-List Ratio96.5%
Price Drops75.0%
Inventory4

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,225
5% above US avg

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-Occupied66.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,441
113% above US avg
Effective Rate4.85%
In Weedsport, 35.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 22.7% report depression. 25.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Weedsport vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.1%
9% above US avg
Diabetes8.9%
Heart Disease5.4%
High Blood Pressure30.1%
Asthma11.5%
COPD6.7%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.1%
Physical Inactivity25.3%
Depression22.7%
Mental Distress18.3%
Physical Distress13.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate99.1%
Checkup Rate78.6%
Premature Death7,892/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.5/10
Exercise Access78.9%
Healthcare Facilities167

Crime Rates: Weedsport vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Safety Score

Weedsport has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 43.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.7°F
10% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall43.1 inches
14% above US avg
Snowfall140.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation411 ft (125 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density1,896/sq mi
Coordinates43.0481°N, 76.5636°W
County FIPS36011
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 28.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (15% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 13-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 56.5%
D 43.5%

Winner: Republican by 13 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+28.7%
15% below US avg
High School+94.0%
School Test Score5.39
B Education Grade (3.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density1,896/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities167
Restaurants173
Retail Stores216

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute32.6 min
Work from Home13.1%

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