What are the schools like in Esperance, NY?

School district data for Esperance is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Esperance?

The median household income in Esperance, NY is $65,625 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.9%.

What is the weather like in Esperance, NY?

Esperance has an average high temperature of 31.1°F in January and 81.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 53.5 inches.

Esperance, NY Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Esperance, NY affordable or expensive?

Esperance's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Esperance is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $160,600 and the median rent is $975 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Esperance, NY?

Esperance has a violent crime rate of 285.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1401.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Esperance, NY a Good Place to Live?

Esperance is a small town of 277 in New York, with a median household income of $65,625 and a 2.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Esperance stands out for below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Esperance is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Esperance 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: 97.6

Esperance's overall cost of living index is 97.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Esperance costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Esperance, NY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$160,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$975	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	75.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$65,625	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Esperance's violent crime rate is 285.3 per 100,000 residents — 25% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

285.3 /100k

Property Crime

1401.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Esperance, 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	9.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Esperance sees average highs of 31.1°F in January and 81.5°F in July, with 42.6 inches of annual precipitation and 53.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Esperance, NY
Average High — January	31.1°F
Average High — July	81.5°F
Annual Precipitation	42.6"
Annual Snowfall	53.5"

Demographics

Metric	Esperance, NY	National Avg
Population	277	—
Median Age	49.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	87.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	5.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.4%	6.3%
Under 18	13.0%	22.2%
65 and over	20.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Delanson, NY 4 mi Central Bridge, NY 6 mi Duanesburg, NY 6 mi Schoharie, NY 7 mi Duane Lake, NY 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Esperance

Esperance, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

12066

Esperance vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Esperance, NY affordable or expensive?

Esperance's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Esperance roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $160,600 and median rent is $975/month.

What is the crime rate in Esperance, NY?

Esperance's violent crime rate is 285.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1401.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Esperance?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Esperance, NY a good place to live?

Esperance, NY has a population of 277, a median household income of $65,625, and an unemployment rate of 2.9%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Esperance?

Esperance averages 31.1°F in January and 81.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.6 inches with about 53.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Esperance?

Esperance, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 12066.

What is the population of Esperance?

The population of Esperance, New York is 277 with a median age of 49.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Esperance?

Key numbers for living in Esperance: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $160,600, median household income $65,625, crime index 72 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Esperance side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.