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Wellsburg, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Chemung County County
Wellsburg, NY
At a Glance
How Wellsburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wellsburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Wellsburg a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Wellsburg residents earn a median household income of $60,694 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,733. The unemployment rate stands at 8.5% (136% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,914 business establishments, including 192 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wellsburg is $91,000 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $151,248. Median rent is $1,000/month, with 17.5% 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 1969.
Safety & Crime
Wellsburg reports 278 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 27% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,347/100K.
Education
19.7% of adults in Wellsburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below the national average). 91.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wellsburg has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.