Randolph is a small town of 858 in New York, with a median household income of $70,438
and a 2.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Randolph stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Randolph is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Randolph 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: 91.0
Randolph's overall cost of living index is 91.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Randolph costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Randolph, NY
National Avg
Median Home Value
$87,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$648
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
65.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$70,438
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Randolph'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
Randolph is served primarily by RANDOLPH ACADEMY UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 4.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Randolph, NY
National Avg
School District
RANDOLPH ACADEMY UNION FREE 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
4.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
22.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Randolph sees average highs of 32.4°F in January
and 80.3°F in July,
with 45.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 98.4 inches of snow per year.
Randolph's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Randolph roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $87,800 and median rent is $648/month.
Randolph'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.
Public schools in Randolph are operated by RANDOLPH ACADEMY UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 4.8:1. 22.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Randolph, NY has a population of 858, a median household income of $70,438, and an unemployment rate of 2.3%.
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.
Randolph averages 32.4°F in January and 80.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.9 inches
with about 98.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Randolph, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 14772.
The population of Randolph, New York is 858 with a median age of 49.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Randolph: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $87,800, median household income $70,438, crime index 44 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Randolph side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
