Limestone is a small town of 426 in New York, with a median household income of N/A
.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Limestone stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Limestone is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Limestone 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: 90.1
Limestone's overall cost of living index is 90.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Limestone costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Limestone, NY
National Avg
Median Home Value
$66,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$694
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
80.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
N/A
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Limestone's violent crime rate is 145.8 per 100,000 residents
— 62% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
145.8 /100k
Property Crime
1083.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Limestone, NY
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
17.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Limestone sees average highs of 31.6°F in January
and 79.1°F in July,
with 46.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 75.2 inches of snow per year.
Limestone's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Limestone roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $66,200 and median rent is $694/month.
Limestone's violent crime rate is 145.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1083.9 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.
Limestone, NY has a population of 426, a median household income of N/A, 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.
Limestone averages 31.6°F in January and 79.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.6 inches
with about 75.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Limestone, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 14753.
The population of Limestone, New York is 426 with a median age of 41.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Limestone: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $66,200, median household income N/A, crime index 44 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Limestone side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.