Living in Cherry Creek, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Cherry Creek · Census data 2020–2024
Cherry Creek has 327 residents with a median age of 36.8. The median household income is $68,516 (20% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $81,800, the median rent is $780/month.
Cherry Creek is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Cherry Creek at a glance
- Population
- 327
- Median age
- 36.8State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $68,516State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $81,800State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $780/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 88.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.3%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Cherry Creek a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 81% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 9.8%.
Cons: Median household income 20% lower than the New York median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 16.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Cherry Creek
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Cherry Creek the median home value is $81,800, 75% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $780 per month, which is 21.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,183 a month in housing costs.
Cherry Creek median household income
The median household income in Cherry Creek is $68,516 and the income per person is $40,303. 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Cherry Creek: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 169
- Owner-occupied
- 88.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.1%
- Vacant
- 20.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.42
Cherry Creek demographics
- Population
- 327
- Median age
- 36.8
- Under 18
- 19.3%
- 65 and older
- 15.9%
- Households
- 135
- Foreign-born
- 1.2%
- Veterans
- 7.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Cherry Creek ›
Education in Cherry Creek
24.3% of adults 25 and older in Cherry Creek have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 6.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Cherry Creek
- Unemployment rate
- 16.1%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 2.5%
- Drive alone
- 92.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.1%
Cherry Creek vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Creek | 327 | $68,516 | $81,800 | $780 |
| South Dayton | 543 | $40,000 | $67,300 | $794 |
| Sinclairville | 557 | $48,214 | $107,300 | $486 |
| Kennedy | 246 | $49,375 | $67,800 | — |
| Randolph | 953 | $75,571 | $94,300 | $689 |
| Cassadaga | 608 | $73,750 | $121,900 | $821 |
| East Randolph | 499 | $75,870 | $109,400 | $496 |
| Cattaraugus | 1,034 | $60,341 | $71,200 | $683 |
| Perrysburg | 466 | $58,698 | $114,600 | $936 |
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What is the median household income in Cherry Creek, NY?
The median household income in Cherry Creek is $68,516, 20% 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 Cherry Creek?
The median home value in Cherry Creek is $81,800, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Cherry Creek?
The median gross rent in Cherry Creek is $780 per month, about 21.3% of household income.
Is Cherry Creek, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 81% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 9.8%. Minuses: median household income 20% lower than the New York median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 16.1%.
What is the median age in Cherry Creek?
The median age in Cherry Creek is 36.8 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Cherry Creek?
The average commute to work in Cherry Creek is 33 minutes; 2.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Cherry Creek?
The unemployment rate in Cherry Creek is 16.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Cherry Creek?
24.3% of adults in Cherry Creek 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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