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Carthage Local Guide

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Living in Carthage, NY

Carthage, New York is a small town with a population of just over 3,000. Young children account for a higher percentage of the population here (10%) than nationally (6%), making it a great place to raise a family, while middle-aged professionals are less well-represented. At an average age of just under 35, the town's residents skew notably younger than most cities in New York. The majority of Carthage residents rent, and 44% of residents are homeowners, driven in part by a relatively affordable average rent that is $364 a month lower than the state average. Over the course of a year, renters in Carthage will save around $4,400 compared to the state average.

There are two primary industries in Carthage: healthcare and public administration. Together, these industries make up 14% of the labor force in the town. With an average annual income of around $52,000, Carthage workers earn around $29,000 less than their peers elsewhere in New York. The town's average income also falls below the national average ($73,345). Compared to the national average (5%), Carthage has a relatively large percentage of residents older than 25 who possess an Associate's degree (7%). Additionally, 8% possess a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree.

Averaging about 23 minutes, the commute time for Carthage residents is shorter than the New York average of about 38 minutes. Driving is the prevailing mode of getting to work, selected by 36% of workers, while public transit isn't used. Biking is the second-most common method of commuting to work, opted for by 1% of workers. A small percentage of workers commute on foot.