At a Glance
Median Income
$109,479
$61,984 per capita
Home Value
$427,400
Zillow: $465,259
Violent Crime
283/100K
2,835/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
64.6%
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
8.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.8%
9.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
257 sunny days/yr
How Zena Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Zena's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Zena a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Zena residents earn a median household income of $109,479 , which is 46% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $61,984. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,372 business establishments, including 208 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Zena is $427,400 , 52% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $465,259. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Safety & Crime
Zena reports 283 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 26% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,835/100K.
Education
64.6% of adults in Zena hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(92% above the national average).
93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Zena has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population972
Median Age58.3 yrs
Density318/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$109,479
Per Capita$61,984
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty8.4%
County GDP$3,657M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,187
Housing
A
Home Value$427,400
Rent
Ownership93.3%
Zillow$465,259
Housing Units424
Rent Burden29.0%
Crime
F
Violent283/100K
Property2,835/100K
Health
Obesity27.8%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking9.2%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death8,286/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days257/yr
Rain67.7 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation438 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+64.6%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+41.7%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 42%
Commute34 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed69 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Zena was built in 1965.
17.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Hudson Valley Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
4.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 208 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
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