Cost of Living in Gouverneur, NY
Population 3,623 · New York · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Household incomes in Gouverneur run well below national norms — a median of $35,464 versus the $74,580 US figure. Housing costs partially offset that gap (typical home values around $108,000). A poverty rate near 28% adds context to the income figures — well above the US average, and worth factoring into any comparison with cities on the coasts or in the Rockies.
Gouverneur lies roughly 95 miles northeast of the nearest major metro, Syracuse — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 14% lower than Syracuse's $125,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Gouverneur
The median home value in Gouverneur is $107,500 — 65% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $842/month, 36% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $35,464/year is 52% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 11.0%, above the national average of 4.8%. New York's top state income tax rate is 10.9% and the combined sales tax is 8.5%. The climate averages highs of 54.7°F and lows of 34.5°F, with about 77.3" of annual snowfall. Overall, Gouverneur has a cost of living index of 47 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 53% less expensive.
Gouverneur has limited residential data
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🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 27 | 30 | 39 | 53 | 67 | 75 | 80 | 78 | 71 | 58 | 45 | 34 |
| Low °F | 7 | 8 | 19 | 33 | 45 | 55 | 59 | 57 | 49 | 38 | 28 | 16 |
| Precip" | 2.23 | 1.99 | 2.29 | 3.05 | 3.15 | 3.82 | 3.92 | 3.41 | 3.94 | 4.85 | 2.91 | 2.63 |
| Snow" | 18.9 | 17.5 | 12.5 | 3.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 5.1 | 19.6 |
🏫 Schools
NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Gouverneur, NY?
Gouverneur has a cost index of 47 (100 = national average). It is 53% below the national average.
What is average rent in Gouverneur, NY?
The median gross rent in Gouverneur is $842 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Gouverneur?
The median home value in Gouverneur is $107,500 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Gouverneur?
The median household income in Gouverneur is $35,464 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Gouverneur, NY?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Gouverneur is 8.5%. The New York state income tax top rate is 10.9%.
Is Gouverneur, NY affordable?
Yes, Gouverneur is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 47 — about 53% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in Gouverneur?
Gouverneur has average high temperatures of 54.7°F and average lows of 34.5°F. Annual precipitation is 38.2". Average annual snowfall is 77.3". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Gouverneur at a Glance
- Population
- 3,623
- Median Income
- $35,464
- Home Value
- $107,500
- Median Rent
- $842/mo
- Unemployment
- 11.0%
- Avg High Temp
- 54.7°F
- Sales Tax
- 8.5%
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