Heuvelton is a small town of 638 in New York, with a median household income of $61,429
and a 8.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Heuvelton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Heuvelton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Heuvelton 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: 93.5
Heuvelton's overall cost of living index is 93.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Heuvelton costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Heuvelton, NY
National Avg
Median Home Value
$105,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$793
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
72.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$61,429
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Heuvelton's violent crime rate is 46.4 per 100,000 residents
— 88% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
46.4 /100k
Property Crime
414.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Heuvelton is served primarily by HEUVELTON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Heuvelton, NY
National Avg
School District
HEUVELTON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
12.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
18.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
96.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Heuvelton sees average highs of 25.9°F in January
and 79.7°F in July,
with 38.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 77.3 inches of snow per year.
Heuvelton's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Heuvelton roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $105,600 and median rent is $793/month.
Heuvelton's violent crime rate is 46.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 414.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Heuvelton are operated by HEUVELTON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1. 18.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Heuvelton, NY has a population of 638, a median household income of $61,429, and an unemployment rate of 8.3%.
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.
Heuvelton averages 25.9°F in January and 79.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.7 inches
with about 77.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Heuvelton, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 13654.
The population of Heuvelton, New York is 638 with a median age of 44.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Heuvelton: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $105,600, median household income $61,429, crime index 15 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Heuvelton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
