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Balmville

New York · 3,399 residents · 2.117 sq mi
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Balmville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $120,694. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $392,200. With a median age of 47.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 3.2% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,399
+2%since 2000
from 3,339 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,606 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 1,577 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.2
+17%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Balmville
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$120,694
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,979 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,721
+66%since 2000
from $30,646 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
76.1%
+24.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.372
−14%since 2010
from 0.430 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information24.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade11.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade0.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$392,200
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $152,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,656
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $778 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
22.7% rent
Vacancy rate
5.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.7%
−23.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.0%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+43%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
27
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.1%(2,542)
Black8.8%(293)
Hispanic / Latino10%(335)
Asian3%(100)
Other0%
Diversity Score47%(1,570)
2024
White, non-Hispanic44.8%(1,524)
Black16.6%(564)
Hispanic / Latino29.6%(1,005)
Asian3.3%(112)
Other5.7%(194)
Diversity Score85%(2,888)
Diversity Score
85
+81%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 30.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 90.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.5 min
+44%since 2000
from 27.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 70.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.3%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 70.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
19.8%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.9%
−45.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.3%
+8.1 ptssince 2012
from 8.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.9%
−82.9 ptssince 2013
from 86.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.9%
+15.2 ptssince 2017
from 76.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
67.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2016
from 70.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
19.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2016
from 22.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Balmville, New York?

Balmville, New York has about 3,399 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Balmville, New York?

The typical household in Balmville, New York earns about $120,694 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Balmville, New York expensive?

In Balmville, New York, the median home is worth about $392,200, and the typical rent is about $1,656 a month.

How educated are people in Balmville, New York?

About 33.9% of adults age 25 and over in Balmville, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Balmville, New York?

About 3.2% of people in Balmville, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Balmville, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Balmville, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 436 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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