What are the schools like in Retsof, NY?

Retsof is served primarily by YORK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.1:1.

What is the median household income in Retsof?

The median household income in Retsof, NY is $125,500 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Retsof, NY?

Retsof has an average high temperature of 31.4°F in January and 80.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 51.7 inches.

Retsof, NY Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Retsof, NY affordable or expensive?

Retsof's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Retsof is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $200,900 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Retsof, NY?

Retsof has a violent crime rate of 28.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 405.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Retsof, NY a Good Place to Live?

Retsof is a small town of 236 in New York, with a median household income of $125,500 . Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Retsof stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Retsof is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Retsof 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: 97.7

Retsof's overall cost of living index is 97.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Retsof costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Retsof, NY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$200,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	91.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$125,500	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Retsof's violent crime rate is 28.6 per 100,000 residents — 92% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

28.6 /100k

Property Crime

405.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Retsof is served primarily by YORK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Retsof, NY	National Avg
School District	YORK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	8.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	26.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Retsof sees average highs of 31.4°F in January and 80.7°F in July, with 35.2 inches of annual precipitation and 51.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Retsof, NY
Average High — January	31.4°F
Average High — July	80.7°F
Annual Precipitation	35.2"
Annual Snowfall	51.7"

Demographics

Metric	Retsof, NY	National Avg
Population	236	—
Median Age	41.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	16.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	22.5%	22.2%
65 and over	4.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Piffard, NY 1 mi Wadsworth, NY 1 mi Greigsville, NY 1 mi York, NY 3 mi Cuylerville, NY 4 mi

ZIP Codes in Retsof

Retsof, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

14539

Retsof vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Retsof, NY affordable or expensive?

Retsof's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Retsof roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $200,900 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Retsof, NY?

Retsof's violent crime rate is 28.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 405.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Retsof?

Public schools in Retsof are operated by YORK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.1:1. 26.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Retsof, NY a good place to live?

Retsof, NY has a population of 236, a median household income of $125,500, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Retsof?

Retsof averages 31.4°F in January and 80.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.2 inches with about 51.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Retsof?

Retsof, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 14539.

What is the population of Retsof?

The population of Retsof, New York is 236 with a median age of 41.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Retsof?

Key numbers for living in Retsof: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $200,900, median household income $125,500, crime index 12 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Retsof side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.