Apartments for rent in Painted Post, NY

Painted Post is a small town in New York with just under 2,000 residents. Retirees are a common sight, as they make up 22% of the population compared to 14% nationally. Renters tend to be in the minority in Painted Post, and 57% of residents own their homes. Renting remains an affordable option, though, as the town boasts a relatively low average rent of $701 per month. Over the course of a year, renters in Painted Post will save around $6,900 compared to the state average.

Averaging about 19 minutes, Painted Post's commute time outperforms the state average of about 38 minutes. Driving a car or truck is the most common mode of getting to work, chosen by 40% of workers, while public transportation is not extensively used. A small percentage of workers (3%) commute on foot, though the number surpasses the national average.

Compared to the national average (7%), Painted Post has a large percentage of residents over the age of 25 with advanced degrees, as 13% possess a Master's or a Doctorate. Additionally, 13% possess a Bachelor's degree. There are three primary industries in Painted Post: education, manufacturing, and retail. Combined, these industries make up 24% of the workforce in the town. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many of the town's residents work in sales, as 7% of the town's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any profession. With an average annual income of about $61K, Painted Post workers take home less than the average New York resident. The town's average income also trails the national average of $73,345.