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Lyell-Otis

New York · Rochester · 9,443 residents · 2.743 sq mi
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The short version

Lyell-Otis has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,403. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $81,738. The poverty rate of 28.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 25% less than the Rochester median. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up Lyell-Otis; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
39% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,443
Population density
3,443 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
41.3
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,403
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$19,237
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
11.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.0%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.413
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,738
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,055
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
39.4%
60.6% rent
Vacancy rate
9.7%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic26.6%(2,515)
Black37.3%(3,520)
Hispanic / Latino23.8%(2,244)
Asian6.5%(613)
Other5.8%(551)
Diversity Score90.8%(8,570)
2024
White, non-Hispanic26.6%(2,515)
Black37.3%(3,520)
Hispanic / Latino23.8%(2,244)
Asian6.5%(613)
Other5.8%(551)
Diversity Score90.8%(8,570)
Diversity Score
91
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
73.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.6%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.1%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
23.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.6%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.5%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.9%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
25.9%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.3%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.5%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
Female
53.1%
Foreign born
7.3%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.1%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
30.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
73.2%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
19.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lyell-Otis, Rochester, New York?

Lyell-Otis, Rochester, New York has about 9,443 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lyell-Otis, Rochester, New York?

The typical household in Lyell-Otis, Rochester, New York earns about $35,403 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lyell-Otis, Rochester, New York expensive?

In Lyell-Otis, Rochester, New York, the median home is worth about $81,738, and the typical rent is about $1,055 a month.

How educated are people in Lyell-Otis, Rochester, New York?

About 7.7% of adults age 25 and over in Lyell-Otis, Rochester, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lyell-Otis, Rochester, New York?

About 28.0% of people in Lyell-Otis, Rochester, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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