B-

Keeseville, NY

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Affordability Score: 65/100

Population: 4,274 · 3 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Keeseville, NY aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 3 ZIP codes covering 4,274 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of B- (65/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $72,207, median home value of $142,431, median rent of $1,090 per month, and 25.9% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. These four metrics alone explain most of the variance between city dashboards.

Cross-agency feeds widen the picture beyond Census demographics. HUD publishes a Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in this county at $1,185 per month (studio $891, 1BR $903, 3BR $1,455, 4BR $1,645). Department of Labor data lists infant center-based childcare at $12,844 per year, consuming 18% of the local median household income.

Reading the overall grade requires reading all seven dimensions together. The score weights Income 20%, Safety 20%, Housing 15%, Rent 15%, Education 10%, Commute 10%, and Childcare 10%, with each sub-score benchmarked against national percentiles rather than state averages — so the grade is genuinely comparable across any city in the country. Strengths visible in the raw data for Keeseville, NY include housing, rent. Unemployment currently reads 6.9% and poverty 18.4% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income C
$72,207
Median household income
Education D
25.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing A+
2.0x
Home value $142,431 vs income
Commute B-
22 min
Average commute time
Rent B+
$1,185/mo
2BR fair market rent (20% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare D
$12,844/yr
Center-based infant care (18% of income)

Income & Employment

Median Income
$72,207
▲ 16% vs national
Per Capita Income
$31,042
Unemployment Rate
6.9%
Poverty Rate
18.4%

Housing

Median Home Value
$142,431
▼ 48% vs national
Median Rent
$1,090/mo
Owner Occupied
75.0%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,185/mo
▼ 1% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$891
1BR
$903
2BR
$1,185
3BR
$1,455
4BR
$1,645

Safety

Violent Crime Rate
Data Source
FBI UCR (county-level)

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
25.9%
▼ 4 ppt vs national
High School+
62.2%
Median Age
40.7
Avg. Commute
22 min
▼ 4 min vs national

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
$12,844/yr
18% of income
Toddler (Center)
$11,960/yr
Preschool (Center)
$10,400/yr
School-Age (Center)
$10,088/yr

What This Means

Keeseville, NY receives an overall affordability grade of B- (65/100), aggregated from 3 ZIP codes with a total population of 4,274. This area performs well in housing and rent. Data was unavailable for safety — these dimensions were excluded from the overall score.

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What are common questions about this dashboard?

Is Keeseville, NY affordable?
Keeseville, NY receives an overall affordability grade of B- (65/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $72,207. Median home value is $142,431.
What is the cost of living in Keeseville?
Key cost metrics: Median rent $1,090/mo. 2BR fair market rent $1,185/mo. Infant childcare $12,844/yr. Median home value $142,431.
How is the affordability score calculated?
The score evaluates 7 dimensions weighted by importance: Income (20%), Safety (20%), Housing (15%), Rent (15%), Education (10%), Commute (10%), and Childcare (10%). Each metric is compared against national percentile benchmarks from Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data.

Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Source: FBI Uniform Crime Report. Source: DOL National Database of Childcare Prices. Verify with HUD →