Wellsville, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Steuben County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
4,846 Population 2,002/sq mi density
$51,005 Median Income $29,392 per capita
$88,100 Home Value $128,771 Zillow
$635 Median Rent 37.3% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$51,005 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,100 home value, $635/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Wellsville, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,005
32% below
$29,392 per capita
Home Value
$88,100
69% below
Zillow: $128,771
Median Rent
$635/mo
45% below
37.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.3%
22% below
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
50% above
13.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
12% above
15.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Wellsville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
68%
Home Value
31%
Rent
55%
Poverty
106%
Bachelor's
78%
Unemployment
150%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wellsville a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Wellsville residents earn a median household income of $51,005 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,392. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,170 business establishments, including 220 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Wellsville is $88,100 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $128,771. Median rent is $635/month, with 37.3% 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 1950.

Education

26.3% of adults in Wellsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (22% below the national average). 94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Wellsville has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population4,846
Median Age45.7 yrs
Density2,002/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans6.8%

Economy

B
Median Income$51,005
Per Capita$29,392
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty13.2%
County GDP$5,787M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,387

Housing

A+
Home Value$88,100
Rent$635
Ownership65.3%
Zillow$128,771
Housing Units2,454
Rent Burden37.3%

Health

Obesity36.0%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,363/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain37.2 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation1,507 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.3%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+13.4%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 34%
Commute14 min
Broadband85.7%
Internet Speed159 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16

Did You Know?

The median home in Wellsville was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Bradford Regional (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 159 Mbps.
There are 220 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.