Horseheads is a small town of 6,524 in New York, with a median household income of $58,125
and a 3.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Horseheads stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Horseheads is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Horseheads 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
Horseheads's overall cost of living index is 92.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Horseheads costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Horseheads, NY
National Avg
Median Home Value
$124,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,169
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
59.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$58,125
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Horseheads'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
Horseheads is served primarily by HORSEHEADS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Horseheads, NY
National Avg
School District
HORSEHEADS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
—
Elementary Schools
4
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Middle Schools
2
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
25.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Horseheads sees average highs of 33.8°F in January
and 82.4°F in July,
with 32.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 41.8 inches of snow per year.
Horseheads's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Horseheads roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $124,500 and median rent is $1,169/month.
Horseheads'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.
Public schools in Horseheads are operated by HORSEHEADS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The district has 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1. 25.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Horseheads, NY has a population of 6,524, a median household income of $58,125, and an unemployment rate of 3.6%.
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.
Horseheads averages 33.8°F in January and 82.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 32.4 inches
with about 41.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Horseheads, New York is 6,524 with a median age of 45.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Horseheads: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $124,500, median household income $58,125, crime index 52 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Horseheads side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
