Rushville: Economy & Jobs
Median household income in Rushville is $42,074 (1.7× below Yates County median $69,701; 2.0× below New York median $85,974), with homes at a median value of $147,100. The surrounding county supports 53,913 jobs (avg $64,047).
- $88,015 avg taxable income per return — higher than the median household income (vs New York $44,173).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $42,074 — below the New York median ($80,483). Poverty rate 16.6% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Affordability · Price To Income Ratio | 3.5× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Rent To Income Pct | 18.7% |
| Affordability · Affordable | Yes |
| Affordability · Interpretation | affordable |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $56,100 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $4,937,622 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $88,015 (vs New York $44,173) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $46,869 |
| Median Household Income | $42,074 (vs New York $80,483) |
| Poverty Rate | 16.6% |
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 | service_economy |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Education Healthcare |
| Economic Character · Income Level | working-class |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $42,074 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 2.0% — below the U.S. average of ~4%.
| Commuter Profile · Primary Mode | drove alone |
|---|---|
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 53,913 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $3,452,967,248 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $64,047 |
| 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 | 2.0% (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 | 98 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 18,651 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 190.30 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Animal Totals, Milk, Crop Totals, Grain, Vegetable Totals |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 2,906 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 46,524 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 2,509,307 |
| 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 | 14 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Convenience Stores | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Liquor Stores | 13 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 40 |
| Local Businesses · Department Stores | 3 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 20 |
| Local Businesses · Clothing Stores | 27 |
| Local Businesses · Pet Stores | 4 |
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 | 119 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 93 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 16 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 46 |
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 (10)
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 (1)
| Nearest Snap · Name | Arnold Farms |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Total In Area | 1 |
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 | ONTARIO COUNTY 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 | $952,899,090 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 8,473.38 (vs New York $4,110) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 112,458 people (vs New York 8,483,844) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 93.3% |
|---|---|
| Retirement Score · Median age | 45.1 years (vs New York 38.2y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 50.6% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 3 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Affordable | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | older population, strong SS base, hospital access, VA nearby, affordable |
| Retirement Score · Rating | excellent |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12