Living in Barrytown, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Barrytown · Census data 2020–2024
Barrytown has 135 residents with a median age of 34.6. The median household income is $99,688 (16% higher than the New York median).
Barrytown is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Barrytown at a glance
- Population
- 135
- Median age
- 34.6State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $99,688State: $85,974
- Homeowners
- 52.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 43.2%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Barrytown a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 16% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.9%.
Cons: Unemployment of 10.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Barrytown median household income
The median household income in Barrytown is $99,688 and the income per person is $65,298. 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Barrytown: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 53
- Owner-occupied
- 52.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 47.2%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.55
Barrytown demographics
- Population
- 135
- Median age
- 34.6
- Under 18
- 14.8%
- 65 and older
- 20.7%
- Households
- 53
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Barrytown ›
Education in Barrytown
43.2% of adults 25 and older in Barrytown have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Barrytown
- Unemployment rate
- 10.7%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 10.4%
- Drive alone
- 68.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.9%
Barrytown vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrytown | 135 | $99,688 | — | — |
| Bard College | 1,130 | $216,406 | — | $1,159 |
| Red Hook | 2,275 | $107,411 | $378,200 | $1,386 |
| Glasco | 2,210 | $61,321 | $301,400 | $1,628 |
| Lake Katrine | 2,176 | $72,031 | $298,000 | $1,748 |
| Tivoli | 945 | $53,177 | $354,300 | $1,665 |
| East Kingston | 227 | $68,194 | $186,700 | — |
| Ruby | 1,098 | $104,831 | $347,100 | $1,352 |
| Saugerties South | 2,251 | $89,375 | $278,900 | $1,169 |
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What is the median household income in Barrytown, NY?
The median household income in Barrytown is $99,688, 16% higher than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is Barrytown, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 16% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.9%. Minuses: unemployment of 10.7%.
What is the median age in Barrytown?
The median age in Barrytown is 34.6 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Barrytown?
The average commute to work in Barrytown is 29 minutes; 10.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Barrytown?
The unemployment rate in Barrytown is 10.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Barrytown?
43.2% of adults in Barrytown 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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