North Collins is a small town of 1,204 in New York, with a median household income of $49,028
and a 11.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
North Collins 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 North Collins is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All North Collins 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: 94.4
North Collins's overall cost of living index is 94.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in North Collins costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
North Collins, NY
National Avg
Median Home Value
$120,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$689
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
58.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$49,028
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
North Collins's violent crime rate is 238.6 per 100,000 residents
— 37% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
238.6 /100k
Property Crime
1352.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
North Collins is served primarily by NORTH COLLINS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
North Collins, NY
National Avg
School District
NORTH COLLINS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
North Collins sees average highs of 31.0°F in January
and 78.7°F in July,
with 53.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 208.3 inches of snow per year.
North Collins's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes North Collins roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $120,700 and median rent is $689/month.
North Collins's violent crime rate is 238.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1352.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in North Collins are operated by NORTH COLLINS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.7:1. 16.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
North Collins, NY has a population of 1,204, a median household income of $49,028, and an unemployment rate of 11.1%.
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.
North Collins averages 31.0°F in January and 78.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 53.7 inches
with about 208.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
North Collins, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 14111.
The population of North Collins, New York is 1,204 with a median age of 40.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in North Collins: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $120,700, median household income $49,028, crime index 63 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare North Collins side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
