At a Glance
Median Income
$28,766
$17,395 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
76.3%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
13.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.6%
13.3% smoking rate
How West Danby Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West Danby's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is West Danby a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
West Danby residents earn a median household income of $28,766 , which is 62% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $17,395. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,766 business establishments, including 308 restaurants.
Education
76.3% of adults in West Danby hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(126% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West Danby 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 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population246
Median Age23.4 yrs
Density180/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$28,766
Per Capita$17,395
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty13.2%
County GDP$7,966M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,342
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership14.2%
Zillow$167,922
Housing Units76
Rent Burden35.9%
Health
Obesity28.6%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death5,563/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain38.3 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,048 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+76.3%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 25% / D 75%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed158 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The nearest airport is Ithaca Tompkins International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 158 Mbps.
There are 308 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.