Living in Central Bridge, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Central Bridge · Census data 2020–2024
Central Bridge has 456 residents with a median age of 35.6. The median household income is $105,909 (23% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $196,400, the median rent is $1,094/month.
Central Bridge is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Central Bridge at a glance
- Population
- 456
- Median age
- 35.6State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $105,909State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $196,400State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,094/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 59.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 43.4%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Central Bridge a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 23% higher than the New York median; home values 54% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 5.7%; a poverty rate of 9.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Central Bridge
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Central Bridge the median home value is $196,400, 41% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,094 per month, which is 14.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,615 a month in housing costs.
Central Bridge median household income
The median household income in Central Bridge is $105,909 and the income per person is $40,257. 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Central Bridge: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 186
- Owner-occupied
- 59.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 40.9%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1942
- Average household size
- 2.45
Central Bridge demographics
- Population
- 456
- Median age
- 35.6
- Under 18
- 22.6%
- 65 and older
- 16%
- Households
- 186
- Foreign-born
- 0.7%
- Veterans
- 6.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Central Bridge ›
Education in Central Bridge
43.4% of adults 25 and older in Central Bridge have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 37.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Central Bridge
- Unemployment rate
- 5.7%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 9.4%
- Drive alone
- 88.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.2%
Central Bridge vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Bridge | 456 | $105,909 | $196,400 | $1,094 |
| Schoharie | 1,144 | $55,742 | $220,900 | $839 |
| Esperance | 248 | $73,333 | $191,700 | — |
| Cobleskill | 4,682 | $46,059 | $193,300 | $874 |
| Middleburgh | 1,220 | $46,912 | $193,500 | $981 |
| Delanson | 263 | $113,750 | $264,500 | $950 |
| Richmondville | 931 | $44,875 | $160,900 | $853 |
| Duane Lake | 236 | $142,150 | $404,300 | — |
| Mariaville Lake | 1,085 | $83,168 | $248,200 | — |
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What is the median household income in Central Bridge, NY?
The median household income in Central Bridge is $105,909, 23% higher 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 Central Bridge?
The median home value in Central Bridge is $196,400, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Central Bridge?
The median gross rent in Central Bridge is $1,094 per month, about 14.8% of household income.
Is Central Bridge, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 23% higher than the New York median; home values 54% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 5.7%; a poverty rate of 9.6%.
What is the median age in Central Bridge?
The median age in Central Bridge is 35.6 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Central Bridge?
The average commute to work in Central Bridge is 24 minutes; 9.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Central Bridge?
The unemployment rate in Central Bridge is 5.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Central Bridge?
43.4% of adults in Central Bridge 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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