City

Watkins Glen, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Schuyler County  ·  New York

👥4,527Population
💰$57,137Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂47.2Median Age
🏠$146,300Median Home Value▼ 48% below avg
🎓39.4%College Grads≈ Avg
📊7.4%Unemployment▲ 52% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.5% Female 48.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.5%Hispanic: 1.5%Black: 1.6%Asian: 2.1%Other: 2%Race
White92.5%
Hispanic1.5%
Black1.6%
Asian2.1%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
9%
18–24
7%
25–44
25%
45–64
27%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.18
Below Poverty12.9% ▲ 29% above avg
College Grads39.4% ≈ Avg
Unemployment7.4% ▲ 52% above avg
No HS Diploma51 (1.6%)
HS Graduate1,077 (33.1%)
Some College403 (12.4%)
Associates443 (13.6%)
Bachelors430 (13.2%)
Graduate Degree853 (26.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 33.1%Some College: 12.4%Associates: 13.6%Bachelors: 13.2%Graduate: 26.2%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad33.1%
Some College12.4%
Associates13.6%
Bachelors13.2%
Graduate26.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 63%Renter: 37%Tenure
Owner63.0%
Renter37.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
34%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,137 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$146,300 ▼ 48% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$775/mo
Total Housing Units2,602
Vacant Units545

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
77%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
14%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
62%
About Watkins Glen, NY

Watkins Glen is a city in New York, located in Schuyler County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,527 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.2 years.

Economically, Watkins Glen is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,137 is below the national average. Approximately 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.4%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Watkins Glen is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $146,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $775 per month. Homeownership is high at 63.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Watkins Glen is moderately educated. 39.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (92.45%).

Watkins Glen, NY offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within New York.

ZIP Codes in Watkins Glen
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
14891 4,527 $57,137 $146,300 $775 7.4% 39.4% 63.0%