Poland is a small town of 602 in New York, with a median household income of $85,556
and a 2.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Poland stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Poland is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Poland 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: 92.3
Poland's overall cost of living index is 92.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Poland costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Poland, NY
National Avg
Median Home Value
$141,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$916
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
72.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$85,556
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Poland's violent crime rate is 3.3 per 100,000 residents
— 99% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
3.3 /100k
Property Crime
63.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Poland is served primarily by POLAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Poland, NY
National Avg
School District
POLAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
—
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
22.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
86.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Poland sees average highs of 29.4°F in January
and 79.3°F in July,
with 51.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 164.0 inches of snow per year.
Poland's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Poland roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $141,000 and median rent is $916/month.
Poland's violent crime rate is 3.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 63.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Poland are operated by POLAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.7:1. 22.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Poland, NY has a population of 602, a median household income of $85,556, and an unemployment rate of 2.0%.
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.
Poland averages 29.4°F in January and 79.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.4 inches
with about 164.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Poland, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 13431.
The population of Poland, New York is 602 with a median age of 28.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Poland: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $141,000, median household income $85,556, crime index 2 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Poland side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
