Living in Croghan, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Croghan · Census data 2020–2024
Croghan has 642 residents with a median age of 46.4. The median household income is $51,731 (40% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $160,000, the median rent is $721/month.
Croghan is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Croghan at a glance
- Population
- 642
- Median age
- 46.4State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $51,731State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $160,000State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $721/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 60.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.3%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Croghan a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 62% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 40% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 7.5%; a poverty rate of 19.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Croghan
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Croghan the median home value is $160,000, 52% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $721 per month, which is 33.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,277 a month in housing costs.
Croghan median household income
The median household income in Croghan is $51,731 and the income per person is $32,142. 19.1% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Croghan: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 357
- Owner-occupied
- 60.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 39.1%
- Vacant
- 12.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.06
Croghan demographics
- Population
- 642
- Median age
- 46.4
- Under 18
- 16.2%
- 65 and older
- 19.9%
- Households
- 312
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 8.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Croghan ›
Education in Croghan
19.3% of adults 25 and older in Croghan have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 8.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Croghan
- Unemployment rate
- 7.5%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 4.3%
- Drive alone
- 72.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 11.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.5%
Croghan vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croghan | 642 | $51,731 | $160,000 | $721 |
| Castorland | 481 | $57,222 | $164,200 | $853 |
| Lowville | 3,404 | $68,450 | $164,000 | $765 |
| Carthage | 3,510 | $58,125 | $131,200 | $913 |
| West Carthage | 1,864 | $49,885 | $192,100 | $985 |
| Copenhagen | 635 | $58,977 | $169,700 | $972 |
| Deferiet | 366 | $66,875 | $131,900 | $1,214 |
| Turin | 297 | $103,246 | $114,600 | — |
| Lyons Falls | 569 | $59,000 | $119,400 | $600 |
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What is the median household income in Croghan, NY?
The median household income in Croghan is $51,731, 40% 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 Croghan?
The median home value in Croghan is $160,000, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Croghan?
The median gross rent in Croghan is $721 per month, about 33.9% of household income.
Is Croghan, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 62% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes. Minuses: median household income 40% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 7.5%; a poverty rate of 19.1%.
What is the median age in Croghan?
The median age in Croghan is 46.4 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Croghan?
The average commute to work in Croghan is 23 minutes; 4.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Croghan?
The unemployment rate in Croghan is 7.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Croghan?
19.3% of adults in Croghan 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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