Population 30,886 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Vestal
Household size in Vestal
| Period | Vestal | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.44 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.52 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.39 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.69 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.25 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Vestal average 2.69 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). Household size has climbed from 2.44 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the east.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Vestal
| Period | Vestal | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.2 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.2 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.1 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.3 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.9 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 35.3, Vestal is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults and children. The median age has dropped from 37.2 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. Of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people, only 33 are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Vestal
| Period | Vestal | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.9% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.8% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.0% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.2% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +6.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in eight households in Vestal (12.2%), close to the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 6.3 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Vestal
Renters in Vestal
| Period | Vestal | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.6% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.6% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.9% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.9% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 23.9% of households in Vestal rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 47.0% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the northeast and least common in the south. The renter share has risen 3.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Vestal
| Period | Vestal | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.6% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.0% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.9% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
More homes sit empty in Vestal than nationally: 12.9%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 3.2 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Vestal
| Period | Vestal | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1965 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1967 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1964 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1969 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Vestal is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1969, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Even so, homes here are newer than in New York overall, where the median home dates to 1961. The median year built has moved up from 1965 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the west has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Vestal
| Period | Vestal | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $731 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $871 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $915 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,267 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$536 | +$698 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Vestal costs $1,267 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $536 a month from 2006–10, a 73% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 41.6% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the south; the most affordable are in the north.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Vestal
Bachelor's degrees in Vestal
| Period | Vestal | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.7% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 45.9% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 46.4% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 46.2% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Vestal is highly educated: 46.2% of adults 25 and older hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has edged down 0.5 points, even as the national share rose. College graduates are most concentrated in the center and least in the west.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Vestal
| Period | Vestal | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.8% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.8% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.3% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.0% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | −4.8 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Vestal is a bit above the national rate: 92.0% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has fallen 4.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate rose.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Vestal
| Period | Vestal | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.8% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.3% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.2% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Vestal runs well above the national rate: 8.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people, only 24 have higher unemployment. Unemployment has risen 1.5 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Vestal compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vestal | 2.69 | 35.3 | 12.2% | 23.9% | 12.9% | 1969 | $1,267 | 46.2% | 92.0% | 8.2% |
| Endwell | 2.20 | 43.8 | 7.1% | 24.4% | 7.3% | 1958 | $885 | 44.1% | 95.4% | 2.9% |
| Johnson City | 2.25 | 42.6 | 12.9% | 44.9% | 13.3% | 1954 | $1,058 | 29.4% | 89.0% | 7.6% |
| Endicott | 2.21 | 42.4 | 14.1% | 38.7% | 9.1% | 1958 | $1,009 | 30.0% | 92.7% | 4.6% |
| Binghamton | 2.30 | 40.9 | 12.3% | 43.6% | 15.3% | 1953 | $1,039 | 32.2% | 88.5% | 8.2% |
| Foster | 2.37 | 49.3 | 9.3% | 18.5% | 7.3% | 1956 | $1,018 | 27.0% | 93.5% | 3.3% |
| Port Dickinson | 2.20 | 40.7 | 7.9% | 39.8% | 8.8% | 1948 | $910 | 33.6% | 91.5% | 3.7% |
| Brackney | 2.50 | 56.1 | 5.3% | 13.3% | 28.2% | 1982 | $1,014 | 31.0% | 93.5% | 4.0% |
| Apalachin | 2.37 | 43.8 | 9.5% | 13.3% | 5.3% | 1968 | $1,037 | 36.4% | 93.9% | 3.2% |
| Conklin Forks | 2.22 | 46.0 | 17.5% | 16.6% | 4.7% | 1974 | $1,119 | 17.1% | 97.5% | 3.0% |
| Little Meadows | 2.31 | 53.9 | 8.3% | 11.3% | 34.3% | 1977 | $952 | 20.7% | 92.6% | 3.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Vestal. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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