Breesport is a small town of 864 in New York, with a median household income of $64,665
.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Breesport stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Breesport is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Breesport city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 92.2
Breesport's overall cost of living index is 92.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Breesport costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Breesport, NY
National Avg
Median Home Value
$119,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
100.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$64,665
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Breesport's violent crime rate is 171.3 per 100,000 residents
— 55% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
171.3 /100k
Property Crime
1295.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Breesport, NY
National Avg
School District
N/A
—
Elementary Schools
N/A
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
18.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Breesport sees average highs of 33.7°F in January
and 83.7°F in July,
with 36.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 41.8 inches of snow per year.
Breesport's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Breesport roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $119,300 and median rent is N/A/month.
Breesport's violent crime rate is 171.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1295.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Breesport, NY has a population of 864, a median household income of $64,665, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Breesport averages 33.7°F in January and 83.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 36.5 inches
with about 41.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Breesport, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 14816.
The population of Breesport, New York is 864 with a median age of 57.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Breesport: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $119,300, median household income $64,665, crime index 52 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Breesport side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.