At a Glance
Median Income
$43,661
$27,701 per capita
Home Value
$85,300
Zillow: $228,433
Median Rent
$636/mo
41.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.5%
78.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
16.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
18.3% smoking rate
How Wolcott Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wolcott's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wolcott a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wolcott residents earn a median household income of $43,661 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,701. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,739 business establishments, including 173 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wolcott is $85,300 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $228,433. Median rent is $636/month, with 41.8% 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 1948.
Education
12.5% of adults in Wolcott hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(63% below the national average).
78.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wolcott has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,446
Median Age45.4 yrs
Density742/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans9.7%
Economy
C+
Median Income$43,661
Per Capita$27,701
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty16.7%
County GDP$4,063M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,204
Housing
A+
Home Value$85,300
Rent$636
Ownership60.8%
Zillow$228,433
Housing Units784
Rent Burden41.8%
Health
Obesity39.3%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death7,892/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain38.2 in/yr
Elevation371 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.5%
High School+78.0%
Graduate+7.2%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 44%
Commute24 min
Broadband85.3%
Internet Speed189 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Wolcott was built in 1948.
The nearest airport is Syracuse Hancock International (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.455 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 189 Mbps.
There are 173 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.