Median Age
29 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 35% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
10%
Black River, NY
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,040
Population
2,153
Renter Mix
42% Rent
A riverside community minutes from Watertown
Upscale
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Quiet
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River
Nestled along Black River, this namesake village provides a quaint, relaxing experience in upstate New York. The river flows throughout town, providing residents with a scenic backdrop. This predominately residential area features quaint, yet upscale colonial houses, duplexes, and mid-rise apartments. Black River has a few small businesses, a park, an old-school drive-in, and a trailhead, but most people travel to nearby communities like Watertown to access more options for amenities and employment. Conveniently, Black River is less than 15 minutes away from Watertown. Traveling to Watertown and other towns is made easy with U.S. Highway 3 running through Black River.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$60,556
Average: $73,712
Education
344
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
567
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Black River has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
42%
Non-Renters
58%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
15%
Other Education
85%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Black River, NY is $1,040 for one bedroom, and $1,140 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Black River has increased by 1.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,040/month
700 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Black River, NY is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
572 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- New York State Zoo at Thompson Park
- Dry Hill Ski Area
- Pinckney State Forest
Military Bases
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.