Living in Cohocton, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Cohocton · Census data 2020–2024
Cohocton has 946 residents with a median age of 40.1. The median household income is $66,250 (23% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $84,100, the median rent is $693/month.
Cohocton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Cohocton at a glance
- Population
- 946
- Median age
- 40.1State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $66,250State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $84,100State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $693/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 82.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.5%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Cohocton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 80% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 23% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 8.5%; a poverty rate of 14.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Cohocton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Cohocton the median home value is $84,100, 75% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $693 per month, which is 20.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,034 a month in housing costs.
Cohocton median household income
The median household income in Cohocton is $66,250 and the income per person is $30,060. 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Cohocton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 399
- Owner-occupied
- 82.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.6%
- Vacant
- 5.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.46
Cohocton demographics
- Population
- 946
- Median age
- 40.1
- Under 18
- 23.2%
- 65 and older
- 15.1%
- Households
- 376
- Foreign-born
- 0.2%
- Veterans
- 7.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Cohocton ›
Education in Cohocton
12.5% of adults 25 and older in Cohocton have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 8.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Cohocton
- Unemployment rate
- 8.5%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 10.4%
- Drive alone
- 74.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 91%
Cohocton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cohocton | 946 | $66,250 | $84,100 | $693 |
| Wayland | 2,007 | $74,688 | $99,500 | $808 |
| Avoca | 1,023 | $66,389 | $84,200 | $816 |
| Naples | 1,028 | $53,611 | $156,400 | $881 |
| Springwater | 584 | $75,551 | $140,300 | $979 |
| Dansville | 4,653 | $57,329 | $118,600 | $906 |
| Prattsburgh | 650 | $84,135 | $105,400 | $1,519 |
| Cumminsville | 132 | $82,396 | $96,300 | — |
| Arkport | 897 | $74,250 | $125,600 | $927 |
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What is the median household income in Cohocton, NY?
The median household income in Cohocton is $66,250, 23% 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 Cohocton?
The median home value in Cohocton is $84,100, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Cohocton?
The median gross rent in Cohocton is $693 per month, about 20.8% of household income.
Is Cohocton, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 80% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes. Minuses: median household income 23% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 8.5%; a poverty rate of 14.1%.
What is the median age in Cohocton?
The median age in Cohocton is 40.1 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Cohocton?
The average commute to work in Cohocton is 26 minutes; 10.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Cohocton?
The unemployment rate in Cohocton is 8.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Cohocton?
12.5% of adults in Cohocton 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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