Living in Bard College, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bard College · Census data 2020–2024
Bard College has 1,130 residents with a median age of 19.7. The median household income is $216,406 (152% higher than the New York median), the median rent is $1,159/month.
Bard College is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Bard College at a glance
- Population
- 1,130
- Median age
- 19.7State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $216,406State: $85,974
- Median rent
- $1,159/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 10.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 92.9%
- Average commute
- 10 min
Is Bard College a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 152% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 10 minutes; unemployment of 1.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Bard College
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bard College the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $1,159 per month, which is 9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Bard College median household income
The median household income in Bard College is $216,406 and the income per person is $21,127. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Bard College: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 68
- Owner-occupied
- 10.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 89.7%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.25
Bard College demographics
- Population
- 1,130
- Median age
- 19.7
- Under 18
- 3.7%
- 65 and older
- 1.8%
- Households
- 68
- Foreign-born
- 13.4%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bard College ›
Education in Bard College
92.9% of adults 25 and older in Bard College have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 84.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bard College
- Unemployment rate
- 1.3%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 10 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 39%
- Drive alone
- 16.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 36.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.7%
Bard College vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bard College | 1,130 | $216,406 | — | $1,159 |
| Barrytown | 135 | $99,688 | — | — |
| Tivoli | 945 | $53,177 | $354,300 | $1,665 |
| Red Hook | 2,275 | $107,411 | $378,200 | $1,386 |
| Glasco | 2,210 | $61,321 | $301,400 | $1,628 |
| Upper Red Hook | 311 | $151,786 | $436,800 | — |
| Saugerties South | 2,251 | $89,375 | $278,900 | $1,169 |
| Saugerties | 3,884 | $57,778 | $374,100 | $1,164 |
| Lake Katrine | 2,176 | $72,031 | $298,000 | $1,748 |
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What is the median household income in Bard College, NY?
The median household income in Bard College is $216,406, 152% higher than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Bard College?
The median gross rent in Bard College is $1,159 per month, about 9% of household income.
Is Bard College, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 152% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 10 minutes; unemployment of 1.3%.
What is the median age in Bard College?
The median age in Bard College is 19.7 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Bard College?
The average commute to work in Bard College is 10 minutes; 39% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bard College?
The unemployment rate in Bard College is 1.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bard College?
92.9% of adults in Bard College 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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