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Friendship, NY
Census-designated place in Allegany County, New York.
Population
712
Land area
2.9sq mi
People per sq mi
246
ZIP codes
0
Friendship and its ZIP codes
Friendship at a glance
- Friendship is 41% less dense than New York as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $35,417 a year, 59% less than the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $71,600 (83% below New York) and median rent is $973 a month.
Local data for Friendship, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Friendship, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$35,417
Poverty rate
27.1%
Median home value
$71,600
Median rent
$973/mo
Homeownership
67.2%
Bachelor's or higher
9.3%
Median age
44.5
Average commute
22.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (234), Irish Americans (141), Scottish Americans (33).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Allegany County. PPP loans are for Friendship.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,827
13,544 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,689
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$321M
FY 2026, $6,914 per person
How people get to work
Friendship, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.2%
- Carpooled9.8%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.5%
- Worked from home9.0%
Average one-way commute: 22.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Friendship, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
547
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
205
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 13°F
40.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Friendship, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.3%
U.S. 33.3% +4.0 pts
Diabetes
11.8%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
17.0%
U.S. 12.8% +4.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.2%
U.S. 11.1% -4.9 pts
Cities near Friendship
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BelmontVillage | 5.6 mi | 1 |
| CubaVillage | 7 mi | 1.2 |
| RichburgVillage | 7.7 mi | 0.9 |
| ScioCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 1.3 |
| BolivarVillage | 9.4 mi | 0.8 |
| AngelicaVillage | 9.4 mi | 2.2 |
| BelfastCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 1.5 |
| WellsvilleVillage | 12 mi | 2.4 |
| RushfordCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| StannardsCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.8 |
| HoughtonCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.7 |
| Weston MillsCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 7 |
| PortvilleVillage | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| Shinglehouse, PABorough | 16 mi | 2.1 |
| OleanCity | 17 mi | 5.9 |
| FillmoreCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Friendship, NY in?
- Friendship is in Allegany County, New York.
- What is the population of Friendship, NY?
- About 712 people live in Friendship, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Friendship?
- Nearby places include Belmont (5.6 mi), Cuba (7 mi), Richburg (7.7 mi), Scio (8.5 mi), Bolivar (9.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023