Attica: Economy & Jobs
Median household income in Attica is $62,340 (1.1× below Wyoming County median $69,110; 1.4× below New York median $85,974), with homes at a median value of $157,400. The surrounding county supports 22,999 jobs (avg $56,701).
- $65,942 avg taxable income per return — similar than the median household income (vs New York $44,173).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $62,340 — below the New York median ($80,483). Poverty rate 11.0% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Affordability · Price To Income Ratio | 2.5× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Rent To Income Pct | 16.0% |
| Affordability · Affordable | Yes |
| Affordability · Interpretation | very affordable |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $28,040 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $1,849,023 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $65,942 (vs New York $44,173) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $73,469 |
| Median Household Income | $62,340 (vs New York $80,483) |
| Poverty Rate | 11.0% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | white_collar |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Education Healthcare |
| Economic Character · Income Level | middle-class |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $62,340 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 2.1% — below the U.S. average of ~4%. 8% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Mean Commute Min | 22.40 |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 7.6% |
| Commuter Profile · Profile | short commute |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 22,999 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $1,304,096,513 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $56,701 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 9,392,830 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.1% (vs New York 5.1%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 61 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 53,038 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 869.50 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Animal Totals, Milk, Crop Totals, Vegetable Totals, Grain |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 1,251 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 16,848 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 764,500 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 11 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Convenience Stores | 5 |
| Local Businesses · Liquor Stores | 8 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 23 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 12 |
| Local Businesses · Clothing Stores | 3 |
| Local Businesses · Electronics Stores | 3 |
| Local Businesses · New Car Dealers | 6 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 51 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 40 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 10 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 13 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (2)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (5)
| Nearest Snap · Name | 7 Eleven Store 35103a |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Total In Area | 6 |
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | ATTICA AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $422,633,949 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 7,238.37 (vs New York $4,110) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 58,388 people (vs New York 8,483,844) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 78.3% |
|---|---|
| Pct Public Transit | 4.5% |
| Pct Walked | 7.6% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 40.0 years (vs New York 38.2y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 38.7% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 1 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Affordable | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | strong SS base, hospital access, VA nearby, affordable |
| Retirement Score · Rating | excellent |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12