Below Average CostVery SafeFONDA-FULTONVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Median Income
$92,574
household / year
Median Home Value
$145,900
owner-occupied
Median Rent
$584
gross / month
Cost of Living
93
national avg = 100
Is Tribes Hill, NY a Good Place to Live?
Tribes Hill is a small town of 838 in New York, with a median household income of $92,574
.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Tribes Hill stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Tribes Hill is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Tribes Hill 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: 92.6
Tribes Hill's overall cost of living index is 92.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Tribes Hill costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Tribes Hill, NY
National Avg
Median Home Value
$145,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$584
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
77.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$92,574
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Tribes Hill's violent crime rate is 6.1 per 100,000 residents
— 98% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
6.1 /100k
Property Crime
351.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Tribes Hill is served primarily by FONDA-FULTONVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Tribes Hill, NY
National Avg
School District
FONDA-FULTONVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
11.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
96.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Tribes Hill sees average highs of 24.5°F in January
and 76.7°F in July,
with 44.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 53.5 inches of snow per year.
Tribes Hill's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Tribes Hill roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $145,900 and median rent is $584/month.
Tribes Hill's violent crime rate is 6.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 351.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Tribes Hill are operated by FONDA-FULTONVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1. 11.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Tribes Hill, NY has a population of 838, a median household income of $92,574, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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.
Tribes Hill averages 24.5°F in January and 76.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.7 inches
with about 53.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Tribes Hill, NY is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 12068, 12177.
The population of Tribes Hill, New York is 838 with a median age of 49.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Tribes Hill: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $145,900, median household income $92,574, crime index 8 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Tribes Hill side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.