Signals
Massena-Ogdensburg
Wichita Falls
Growth
30 · Bottom 20%
vs31 · Bottom 22%
Climate
53 · Bottom 7%
vs55 · Bottom 12%
Physical resilience
71 · Top 28%
vs65 · Top 38%
Housing affordability
100 · Top 27%
vs99 · Top 30%
Access
50 · Bottom 13%
vs68 · Bottom 35%
Economic stability
17 · Bottom 7%
vs49 · Bottom 48%
Measured values
| Metric | Massena-Ogdensburg | Wichita Falls | Source period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 107,226 | 149,358 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median household income | $62,850 | $65,379 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Per capita income | $33,177 | $34,590 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Population density | 40/sq mi | 57/sq mi | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median home value | $121,900 | $157,600 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median gross rent | $818 | $995 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Homeownership rate | 71.9% | 64.5% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.3% | 24.9% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Poverty rate | 16.9% | 15.4% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Housing units permitted (12 months) | 204 | 187 | 12 months ending July 2026 |
| Permits per 1,000 residents | 1.9 | 1.3 | 12 months ending July 2026 |
| Permit change (year over year) | -6.8% | -9.2% | 12 months ending July 2026 |
| Average July high | 80°F | 97°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Average January low | 7°F | 30°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Annual precipitation | 38.2" | 27.9" | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Distance to major airport | 80 mi | 55 mi | NASR current cycle |
| Average commute | 22.3 min | 17.7 min | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median age | 39.3 | 36.6 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
A bolded value is the more favorable of the two where the metric has a clear direction. Metrics like population and density have no inherent better or worse and are shown unweighted.
Physical risk tradeoff
Massena-Ogdensburg
Elevated or high exposure: earthquake.
Wichita Falls
Elevated or high exposure: wildfire, drought.
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