Rodman is a small town of 193 in New York, with a median household income of $74,375
and a 14.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Rodman stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Rodman is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Rodman 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: 90.5
Rodman's overall cost of living index is 90.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Rodman costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Rodman, NY
National Avg
Median Home Value
$153,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
80.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$74,375
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Rodman's violent crime rate is 142.0 per 100,000 residents
— 63% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
142.0 /100k
Property Crime
1026.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Rodman, NY
National Avg
School District
N/A
—
Elementary Schools
N/A
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
11.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Rodman sees average highs of 28.9°F in January
and 79.8°F in July,
with 44.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 116.4 inches of snow per year.
Rodman's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Rodman roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $153,800 and median rent is N/A/month.
Rodman's violent crime rate is 142.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1026.1 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.
Rodman, NY has a population of 193, a median household income of $74,375, and an unemployment rate of 14.3%.
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.
Rodman averages 28.9°F in January and 79.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.4 inches
with about 116.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Rodman, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 13682.
The population of Rodman, New York is 193 with a median age of 47.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Rodman: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $153,800, median household income $74,375, crime index 42 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Rodman side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.