Economy & Jobs — Watkins Glen, New York
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $49,632 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$52,700 |
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| Per Capita Income | $39,140 |
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| Poverty Rate | 10.9% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 8.2% |
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| In Labor Force | 976 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 25.7% |
| Arts Food | 22.7% |
| Retail | 14.0% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 27 |
| Hotels Motels | 15 |
| Auto Repair | 11 |
| Gas Stations | 8 |
| Fast Food | 8 |
| Coffee Shops | 8 |
| Liquor Stores | 7 |
| Bars | 7 |
| Commercial Banks | 4 |
| Law Offices | 4 |
| Child Day Care | 4 |
| Bed And Breakfasts | 4 |
| General Merchandise | 3 |
| New Car Dealers | 3 |
| Beauty Salons | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
