Living in Congers, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Congers · Census data 2020–2024
Congers has 8,275 residents with a median age of 46.2. The median household income is $147,000 (71% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $614,600, the median rent is $2,239/month.
Congers at a glance
- Population
- 8,275
- Median age
- 46.2State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $147,000State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $614,600State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,239/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 89.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 57.2%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Congers a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 71% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 5.4%.
Cons: Home values 45% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Congers
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Congers the median home value is $614,600, 85% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,239 per month, which is 26.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,531 a month in housing costs.
Congers median household income
The median household income in Congers is $147,000 and the income per person is $63,699. 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Congers: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,735
- Owner-occupied
- 89.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.5%
- Vacant
- 1.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 3.04
Congers demographics
- Population
- 8,275
- Median age
- 46.2
- Under 18
- 23.8%
- 65 and older
- 19.4%
- Households
- 2,704
- Foreign-born
- 21.1%
- Veterans
- 3.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Congers ›
Education in Congers
57.2% of adults 25 and older in Congers have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 25.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Congers
- Unemployment rate
- 3.9%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 21.2%
- Drive alone
- 66.5%
- Public transit
- 2.6%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.7%
Congers vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Congers | 8,275 | $147,000 | $614,600 | $2,239 |
| Haverstraw | 12,325 | $75,167 | $361,100 | $2,114 |
| New City | 34,458 | $173,046 | $650,700 | $2,242 |
| Valley Cottage | 9,165 | $133,117 | $544,100 | $2,037 |
| Upper Nyack | 1,991 | $188,125 | $719,000 | $2,393 |
| Bardonia | 3,717 | $99,794 | $618,200 | $1,035 |
| Ossining | 26,950 | $103,573 | $449,100 | $2,154 |
| West Nyack | 3,681 | $137,206 | $558,100 | $2,196 |
| Nyack | 7,393 | $116,649 | $628,200 | $2,217 |
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What is the median household income in Congers, NY?
The median household income in Congers is $147,000, 71% 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 Congers?
The median home value in Congers is $614,600, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Congers?
The median gross rent in Congers is $2,239 per month, about 26.9% of household income.
Is Congers, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 71% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 5.4%. Minuses: home values 45% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Congers?
The median age in Congers is 46.2 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Congers?
The average commute to work in Congers is 28 minutes; 21.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Congers?
The unemployment rate in Congers is 3.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Congers?
57.2% of adults in Congers 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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