Living in Catskill, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Catskill · Census data 2020–2024
Catskill has 3,779 residents with a median age of 47.2. The median household income is $79,423 (8% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $242,500, the median rent is $1,087/month.
Catskill at a glance
- Population
- 3,779
- Median age
- 47.2State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $79,423State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $242,500State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,087/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 56.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.8%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Catskill a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 43% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.2%.
Cons: Median household income 8% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 10.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Catskill
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Catskill the median home value is $242,500, 27% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,087 per month, which is 23.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,920 a month in housing costs.
Catskill median household income
The median household income in Catskill is $79,423 and the income per person is $55,086. 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Catskill: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,943
- Owner-occupied
- 56.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 43.9%
- Vacant
- 12.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.15
Catskill demographics
- Population
- 3,779
- Median age
- 47.2
- Under 18
- 12.4%
- 65 and older
- 17.6%
- Households
- 1,708
- Foreign-born
- 3.5%
- Veterans
- 3.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Catskill ›
Education in Catskill
32.8% of adults 25 and older in Catskill have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 13.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Catskill
- Unemployment rate
- 10.7%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 17%
- Drive alone
- 66.9%
- Public transit
- 3.1%
- Walk to work
- 2.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 77.3%
Catskill vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catskill | 3,779 | $79,423 | $242,500 | $1,087 |
| Jefferson Heights | 1,192 | $68,775 | $277,800 | $1,451 |
| Leeds | 242 | $62,250 | $207,400 | — |
| Athens | 1,943 | $84,107 | $325,600 | $1,146 |
| Hudson | 5,865 | $54,139 | $389,900 | $1,343 |
| Lorenz Park | 1,991 | $85,188 | $222,000 | $2,031 |
| Germantown | 1,042 | $96,563 | $445,900 | — |
| Sleepy Hollow Lake | 1,354 | $110,100 | $297,300 | — |
| Cementon | 216 | $68,821 | $208,200 | — |
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What is the median household income in Catskill, NY?
The median household income in Catskill is $79,423, 8% 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 Catskill?
The median home value in Catskill is $242,500, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Catskill?
The median gross rent in Catskill is $1,087 per month, about 23.3% of household income.
Is Catskill, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 43% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.2%. Minuses: median household income 8% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 10.7%.
What is the median age in Catskill?
The median age in Catskill is 47.2 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Catskill?
The average commute to work in Catskill is 26 minutes; 17% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Catskill?
The unemployment rate in Catskill is 10.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Catskill?
32.8% of adults in Catskill 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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