City profile · New York · Census ACS 2023

Honeoye Falls, NY

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Honeoye Falls - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

2,778
Residents
$79,750
Median income
$249,000
Median home
$1,573
Median rent (state)

Honeoye Falls - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Honeoye Falls lands in the 61st percentile for household income. Source: Census ACS.

61st
percentile, household income
56th
percentile, home value
62nd
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Honeoye Falls, NY

New York's Honeoye Falls is a small town, with 2,778 residents per the latest Census Bureau ACS figures. Honeoye Falls households earn a median of $79,750 annually, above the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 0.0%. Typical homes in Honeoye Falls are valued around $249,000, and the median resident age is 46.7 years. About 54.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 53.8% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

In 2024, 20 residential building permits were authorized in Honeoye Falls (Construction Slowdown), down 69% from five years earlier, per Census BPS data.

New York carries a cost-of-living premium: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, New York scores 107.9 (Above Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $1,573 monthly. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in New York run around $285, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. Natural-hazard exposure scores 56.4 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Moderate).

Population

2,778 residents

Census ACS 2023 - New York

Median Household Income

$79,750 /yr

Poverty 0.0%

Cost of Living Index (state)

107.9 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, New York average

How does Honeoye Falls compare to other US cities?

Here's how Honeoye Falls stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 61% higher than other cities
Home value 56% pricier than other cities
Median rent 62% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Honeoye Falls against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to New York only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

New York-relative analysis

Poverty Rate places Honeoye Falls near the bottom of New York's cities

Among the 1,246 New York cities PlainCities tracks with reported poverty rate data, Honeoye Falls ranks #1,032 - the 0th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Honeoye Falls only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#634 of 1,205
47th percentile in New York
Median Gross Rent
#592 of 1,256
46th percentile in New York
Median Home Value
#580 of 1,202
52nd percentile in New York
Poverty Rate
#1,032 of 1,246
0th percentile in New York
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#254 of 1,254
80th percentile in New York

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within New York only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

61stIncome percentile

61st percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Honeoye Falls's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$249,000 44th percentile more affordable than 44% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). This entry sits in this band. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Honeoye Falls $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Honeoye Falls, NY Honeoye Falls, NY's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Honeoye Falls, NY-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Honeoye Falls, NY median $79,750/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Honeoye Falls, NY's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Honeoye Falls, NY. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 54.5%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 0.0%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 53.8%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
2,778
Median Income
$79,750
Median Home Value
$249,000
Median Age
46.7
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Labor force participation
53.8%
Bachelor's Degree+
54.5%

Schools

Total Schools
3
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

See the fastest-growing cities →
2,650 residents2,700 residents2,750 residents2,800 residents2,850 residents2,900 residents 202020212022202320242025 2,763 residents 2,841 residents ▲ +2.8%
Honeoye Falls's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📉 Construction Slowdown
Total Permits (2024)
20
housing units authorized
Single-Family
20
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
7.2
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 64
2020 0
2021 0
2022 59
2023 13
2024 20

Permit volume decreased 69% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
71.5%
Carpool
6.5%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
0.7%
Work from Home
19.5%
Other
1.8%

Based on 1,244 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for New York - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$130
avg/month
Natural Gas
$90
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$65
avg/month
Total Utilities
$285
estimated/month

Estimates reflect New York state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a New York state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Honeoye Falls sits in

Cost of Living Index
107.9
Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,573/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
56.4 / 100
Moderate
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in New York

Shrub Oak
2,770 people
Munsey Park
2,794 people
Cazenovia
2,760 people
Coxsackie
2,746 people
Lake Success
2,817 people
Thomaston
2,734 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Honeoye Falls's 2,778 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Lena, IL
2,778 people
Lexington Hills, CA
2,777 people
New Tazewell, TN
2,779 people
Indian Hills, TX
2,779 people
Ciales zona urbana, PR
2,777 people
West Wareham, MA
2,776 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Honeoye Falls's $79,750 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Geneva, NE
$79,750 median income
Wallingford, VT
$79,750 median income
Meadowbrook, VA
$79,750 median income
Jolmaville, WI
$79,750 median income
Kennesaw, GA
$79,759 median income
Evansville, WY
$79,760 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Honeoye Falls, NY Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Honeoye Falls, NY - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 95.3% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 3.2% White 95.3% Black or African American 0.6% Asian 0.5% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 1.0% Two or more races 2.6% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Honeoye Falls compares to nearby New York cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Honeoye Falls (this city) 2,778 $79,750
Shrub Oak 2,770 $170,225
Munsey Park 2,794 $250,001
Cazenovia 2,760 $91,923
Census ACS 5-year FIPS NY NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Honeoye Falls, NY?

What is the population of Honeoye Falls, NY? +

The population of Honeoye Falls, NY stands at 2,778 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Honeoye Falls, NY? +

The median household income in Honeoye Falls is $79,750 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Honeoye Falls? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Honeoye Falls; the closest available measure is the New York state average, a cost of living index of 107.9 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within New York vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Honeoye Falls, NY? +

The median home value in Honeoye Falls is $249,000, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

Citation & verification links Data sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCities

Verify with HUD →

Verify with FBI →

Verify with NOAA →

Verify with U.S. Census Bureau →

Verify with EPA →

Verify with FEMA →

Verify with BEA →

Verify with EIA →

Verify with NCES →

Every figure on PlainCities is rendered directly from Census ACS source data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on Census ACS source data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.