Evans Mills

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Evans Mills, NY Area Guide

Avg Rent

$984

Population

542

Renter Mix

35% Rent

Evans Mills is a historic, close-knit community outside of Syracuse

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Evans Mills is a village in Jefferson County, an approximately 90-minute drive north of Syracuse. The village was founded in 1802 – though it wasn’t until 1806 that the mills were constructed and completed. The historic LeRay Hotel is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Many of the restaurants in Evans Mills are family owned. Situated along Main Street and Noble Street, you’ll find local favorites such as Last Call Bar & Grill, John Hoover Inn, and Pan De Vida Café. Jack Williams Community Park is in walking distance of the downtown shops and eateries. Nearby attractions include Evans Mills Speedway, Burrville Cider Mill, New York State Zoo at Thompson Park, and Fort Drums.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$57,837

Average: $74,732

Education

97

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

215

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

35 Years

Largest Age Group

20-29 Years

Approximately 15% of Residents

Under 20

28%

Over 65

13%

Housing Distribution

Evans Mills has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
35%
Non-Renters
65%

Education Distribution

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Bachelor's or Higher
12%
Other Education
88%

Rent Trends

As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Evans Mills, NY is $984 for one bedroom, $1,265 for two bedrooms, and $1,398 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Evans Mills has increased by 2.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$984/month
643 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

20 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

20 / 100

Schools

Evans Mills Primary School

Public

Grades PK-5

330 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Coyote Flats State Forest
  • New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

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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 February 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.