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Wells Bridge, NY

New York

Wells Bridge is a small town in New York with a population of 275. Residents earn $100,234 per year, which is 33% above the national average.

4.2 /5.0
A Great
275 Population 306/sq mi density
$100,234 Median Income $29,217 per capita
$227,900 Home Value
46°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$100,234 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$227,900 home value
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $100,234
33% higher than US avg
Home Value $227,900
19% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 18.4%
45% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 32.5%
1% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population275
Median Age38.6 yrs
Density306/mi²
Male / Female58% / 43%
Largest GroupWhite 95%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$100,234
Per Capita$29,217
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,066M
Commute47 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$227,900
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units84
Rent Burden26.7%

Health

Obesity32.5%
Uninsured6.1%
Smoking15.3%
Depression23.1%
Heart Disease5.6%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
AQI36 (Good)
Rain45.3 in/yr
Sunny Days246/yr
Elevation1,175 ft (358 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.4%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 36%
Commute47 min
Broadband81.0%
Libraries10

Is Wells Bridge a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Wells Bridge receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Wells Bridge stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Wells Bridge is $100,234, which is significantly higher than the national average — 33% above $75,149. This places Wells Bridge among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 47 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Wells Bridge is $227,900, 19% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

18.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Wells Bridge experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Wells Bridge has a population of 275 with a density of 306 people per square mile. The median age is 38.6 years, 1% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.5%).

Population

275
Total Population
306
People / sq mi
38.6yrs
Median Age
1% below US avg
0.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 57.5%
Female 42.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Wells Bridge vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Wells Bridge vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Wells Bridge is $100,234, which is 33% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 47 minutes.

Income: Wells Bridge vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$100,234
33% above US avg
Per Capita Income$29,217
Avg Weekly Wage$1,234
IRS Avg AGI$59,122

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,040
County GDP$3,066M

Business (County)

Restaurants91
Healthcare110
Retail164
Manufacturing55

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,373
82% above US avg
Cost of Living107.90 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.80%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time46.7 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Wells Bridge is $227,900, 19% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$227,900
19% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden26.7%

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-Occupied80.2%
Housing Units84
Median Year Built1977

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,373
82% above US avg
Effective Rate2.80%
In Wells Bridge, 32.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 6.1% of residents lack health insurance. 15.3% are current smokers. 23.1% report depression. 24.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Wells Bridge vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity32.5%
1% above US avg
Diabetes9.2%
Heart Disease5.6%
High Blood Pressure29.6%
Asthma12.1%
COPD6.9%
Cancer7.6%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking15.3%
9% above US avg
Binge Drinking18.1%
Physical Inactivity24.9%
Depression23.1%
Mental Distress19.5%
Physical Distress13.8%
Short Sleep39.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.5%
Uninsured6.1%
29% below US avg
Checkup Rate76.7%
Dental Visits58.3%
Premature Death10,172/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.4/10
Exercise Access54.6%
Healthcare Facilities110
Wells Bridge has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation is 45.3 inches. The area enjoys 246 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average45.8°F
15% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall45.3 inches
19% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,175 ft (358 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density306/sq mi
Coordinates42.3711°N, 75.2432°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS36017
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 18.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 27.2-point margin. 81.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 63.6%
D 36.4%

Winner: Republican by 27.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+18.4%
45% below US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.39
C Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density306/sq mi
Total Area0.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access81.0%
Public Libraries10
Healthcare Facilities110
Restaurants91
Retail Stores164

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute46.7 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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