Living in Central Square, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Central Square · Census data 2020–2024
Central Square has 2,163 residents with a median age of 43.3. The median household income is $69,500 (19% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $196,000, the median rent is $908/month.
Central Square at a glance
- Population
- 2,163
- Median age
- 43.3State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $69,500State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $196,000State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $908/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 54.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.3%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Central Square a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 54% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%.
Cons: Median household income 19% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 15.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Central Square
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Central Square the median home value is $196,000, 41% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $908 per month, which is 26.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,652 a month in housing costs.
Central Square median household income
The median household income in Central Square is $69,500 and the income per person is $48,684. 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Central Square: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,082
- Owner-occupied
- 54.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 45.2%
- Vacant
- 5.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.11
Central Square demographics
- Population
- 2,163
- Median age
- 43.3
- Under 18
- 19.7%
- 65 and older
- 16.8%
- Households
- 1,024
- Foreign-born
- 1.9%
- Veterans
- 10.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Central Square ›
Education in Central Square
26.3% of adults 25 and older in Central Square have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 5.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Central Square
- Unemployment rate
- 4.8%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 13.3%
- Drive alone
- 83.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.9%
Central Square vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Square | 2,163 | $69,500 | $196,000 | $908 |
| Brewerton | 4,330 | $82,813 | $195,600 | — |
| Sand Ridge | 838 | $34,821 | $211,500 | — |
| Constantia | 1,371 | $107,885 | $175,700 | — |
| Parish | 601 | $88,333 | $129,300 | $781 |
| Phoenix | 2,329 | $59,327 | $157,000 | $976 |
| North Syracuse | 6,693 | $71,026 | $163,000 | $995 |
| Radisson | 6,676 | $89,297 | $313,600 | $1,110 |
| Bridgeport | 1,391 | $51,719 | $122,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Central Square, NY?
The median household income in Central Square is $69,500, 19% 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 Central Square?
The median home value in Central Square is $196,000, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Central Square?
The median gross rent in Central Square is $908 per month, about 26.7% of household income.
Is Central Square, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 54% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%. Minuses: median household income 19% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 15.1%.
What is the median age in Central Square?
The median age in Central Square is 43.3 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Central Square?
The average commute to work in Central Square is 26 minutes; 13.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Central Square?
The unemployment rate in Central Square is 4.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Central Square?
26.3% of adults in Central Square 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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