New York
Wolcott is a small town in New York with a population of 1,446. Residents earn $43,661 per year, which is 42% below the national average.
Based on current data, Wolcott receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Wolcott offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Wolcott is $43,661, 42% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.1%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 16.7% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Wolcott is $85,300, 70% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $636 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
12.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 78.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Wolcott 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.
| English Only | 98.3% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.7% |
| 87% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $43,661 |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,701 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,204 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $66,253 |
| Unemployment | 3.1% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.7% |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,739 |
| County GDP | $4,063M |
| Restaurants | 173 |
| Healthcare | 167 |
| Retail | 216 |
| Manufacturing | 76 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,441 |
| 113% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 8.72% |
| Commute Time | 23.5 min |
| Work from Home | 7.2% |
| Census Median | $85,300 |
| 70% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $201,336 |
| $/Sq Ft | $140 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 93.7% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 2 |
| Census Median Rent | $636 |
| 45% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,215 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,315 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,579 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,976 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,193 |
| Owner-Occupied | 60.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,441 |
| 113% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 8.72% |
| Obesity | 39.3% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.0% |
| Heart Disease | 6.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.1% |
| Asthma | 11.9% |
| COPD | 8.0% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.5% |
| Depression | 23.6% |
| Mental Distress | 19.8% |
| Physical Distress | 15.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 88.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.0% |
| Premature Death | 7,892/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 78.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 167 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Annual Average | 48.7°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.1 inches |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 140.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 371 ft (113 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 742/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.2228°N, 76.8121°W |
| County FIPS | 36011 |
Winner: Republican by 13 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 12.5% |
| 63% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 78.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.39 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 742/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.0 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 9 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 167 |
| Restaurants | 173 |
| Retail Stores | 216 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 23.5 min |
| Work from Home | 7.2% |