Living in Au Sable Forks, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Au Sable Forks · Census data 2020–2024
Au Sable Forks has 369 residents with a median age of 46.8. The median household income is $52,656 (39% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $130,800, the median rent is $792/month.
Au Sable Forks is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Au Sable Forks at a glance
- Population
- 369
- Median age
- 46.8State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $52,656State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $130,800State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $792/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 73.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.2%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Au Sable Forks a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 69% lower than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.8%.
Cons: Median household income 39% lower than the New York median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Au Sable Forks
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Au Sable Forks the median home value is $130,800, 61% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $792 per month, which is 23.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,531 a month in housing costs.
Au Sable Forks median household income
The median household income in Au Sable Forks is $52,656 and the income per person is $34,456. 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Au Sable Forks: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 217
- Owner-occupied
- 73.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.3%
- Vacant
- 5.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 1.79
Au Sable Forks demographics
- Population
- 369
- Median age
- 46.8
- Under 18
- 19.8%
- 65 and older
- 23%
- Households
- 205
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 10.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Au Sable Forks ›
Education in Au Sable Forks
27.2% of adults 25 and older in Au Sable Forks have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 11% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Au Sable Forks
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 0.6%
- Drive alone
- 95%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 76.1%
Au Sable Forks vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Au Sable Forks | 369 | $52,656 | $130,800 | $792 |
| Wilmington | 904 | $90,625 | $307,000 | $1,179 |
| Keeseville | 2,570 | $62,063 | $120,900 | $1,091 |
| Peru | 1,965 | $66,812 | $216,600 | $1,042 |
| Redford | 340 | $98,958 | $70,500 | — |
| Willsboro Point | 646 | $133,462 | $360,000 | — |
| Willsboro | 661 | $42,813 | $124,500 | $729 |
| Elizabethtown | 721 | $64,583 | $188,100 | $741 |
| Cadyville | 479 | $84,012 | $198,400 | — |
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What is the median household income in Au Sable Forks, NY?
The median household income in Au Sable Forks is $52,656, 39% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Au Sable Forks?
The median home value in Au Sable Forks is $130,800, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Au Sable Forks?
The median gross rent in Au Sable Forks is $792 per month, about 23.8% of household income.
Is Au Sable Forks, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 69% lower than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.8%. Minuses: median household income 39% lower than the New York median.
What is the median age in Au Sable Forks?
The median age in Au Sable Forks is 46.8 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Au Sable Forks?
The average commute to work in Au Sable Forks is 29 minutes; 0.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Au Sable Forks?
The unemployment rate in Au Sable Forks is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Au Sable Forks?
27.2% of adults in Au Sable Forks have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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