Living in Canajoharie, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Canajoharie · Census data 2020–2024
Canajoharie has 1,839 residents with a median age of 35.1. The median household income is $80,139 (7% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $125,800, the median rent is $870/month.
Canajoharie at a glance
- Population
- 1,839
- Median age
- 35.1State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $80,139State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $125,800State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $870/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 66.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.9%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Canajoharie a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 70% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 12.6%.
Cons: Median household income 7% lower than the New York median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Canajoharie
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Canajoharie the median home value is $125,800, 62% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $870 per month, which is 30.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,271 a month in housing costs.
Canajoharie median household income
The median household income in Canajoharie is $80,139 and the income per person is $32,484. 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Canajoharie: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 805
- Owner-occupied
- 66.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.6%
- Vacant
- 15.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.65
Canajoharie demographics
- Population
- 1,839
- Median age
- 35.1
- Under 18
- 26.6%
- 65 and older
- 16.1%
- Households
- 678
- Foreign-born
- 1.8%
- Veterans
- 7.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Canajoharie ›
Education in Canajoharie
21.9% of adults 25 and older in Canajoharie have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 5.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Canajoharie
- Unemployment rate
- 2.3%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 11.1%
- Drive alone
- 80.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 94%
Canajoharie vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canajoharie | 1,839 | $80,139 | $125,800 | $870 |
| Palatine Bridge | 727 | $80,625 | $155,900 | $460 |
| Nelliston | 707 | $39,219 | $74,200 | $628 |
| Fort Plain | 2,290 | $34,738 | $80,900 | $709 |
| Sharon Springs | 634 | $55,000 | $121,800 | $1,250 |
| St. Johnsville | 1,790 | $47,109 | $80,500 | $742 |
| Fultonville | 678 | $92,000 | $148,600 | $938 |
| Fonda | 596 | $49,300 | $114,100 | $857 |
| Cherry Valley | 482 | $96,458 | $162,200 | $763 |
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What is the median household income in Canajoharie, NY?
The median household income in Canajoharie is $80,139, 7% 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 Canajoharie?
The median home value in Canajoharie is $125,800, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Canajoharie?
The median gross rent in Canajoharie is $870 per month, about 30.2% of household income.
Is Canajoharie, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 70% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 12.6%. Minuses: median household income 7% lower than the New York median.
What is the median age in Canajoharie?
The median age in Canajoharie is 35.1 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Canajoharie?
The average commute to work in Canajoharie is 25 minutes; 11.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Canajoharie?
The unemployment rate in Canajoharie is 2.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Canajoharie?
21.9% of adults in Canajoharie 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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