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Van Etten, NY

Census-designated place in Chemung County, New York.

Population

587

Land area

1.3sq mi

People per sq mi

459

ZIP codes

0

Van Etten and its ZIP codes

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Van Etten at a glance

  • Households here earn a median of $60,200 a year, 30% less than the New York figure of $85,974.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $127,500 (70% below New York) and median rent is $1,023 a month.

Local data for Van Etten, NY

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Van Etten, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$60,200

Poverty rate

11.7%

Median home value

$127,500

Median rent

$1,023/mo

Homeownership

78.6%

Bachelor's or higher

18.9%

Median age

40.2

Average commute

37.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (106), Irish Americans (103), Italian Americans (31).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Chemung County. PPP loans are for Van Etten.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.0%

Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$63,855

33,485 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$56,156

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$564M

FY 2026, $6,702 per person

Chemung County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Van Etten, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone76.3%
  • Carpooled12.4%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked2.6%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.5%
  • Worked from home4.1%

Average one-way commute: 37.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Van Etten, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

393

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

415

1.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

80° / 14°F

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Van Etten, NY, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

30.4%

U.S. 33.3% -2.9 pts

Diabetes

9.9%

U.S. 12.1% -2.2 pts

Smoking

15.4%

U.S. 12.8% +2.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

5.9%

U.S. 11.1% -5.2 pts

Cities near Van Etten

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
SpencerVillage3.1 mi1
ErinCensus-designated place6.3 mi0.7
West DanbyCensus-designated place9.1 mi1.4
BreesportCensus-designated place9.4 mi1.6
CandorVillage11 mi0.4
NewfieldCensus-designated place11 mi1.3
DanbyCensus-designated place11 mi3.5
WaverlyVillage12 mi2.3
Horseheads NorthCensus-designated place13 mi2.2
South Waverly, PABorough14 mi0.9
HorseheadsVillage15 mi3.9
Sayre, PABorough15 mi2
Elmira HeightsVillage15 mi1.1
BrooktondaleCensus-designated place15 mi0.2
ElmiraCity15 mi7.3
South HillCensus-designated place15 mi5.9

Frequently asked questions

What county is Van Etten, NY in?
Van Etten is in Chemung County, New York.
What is the population of Van Etten, NY?
About 587 people live in Van Etten, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Van Etten?
Nearby places include Spencer (3.1 mi), Erin (6.3 mi), West Danby (9.1 mi), Breesport (9.4 mi), Candor (11 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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