Living in Dolgeville, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Dolgeville · Census data 2020–2024
Dolgeville has 1,874 residents with a median age of 44.3. The median household income is $67,740 (21% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $115,200, the median rent is $828/month.
Dolgeville at a glance
- Population
- 1,874
- Median age
- 44.3State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $67,740State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $115,200State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $828/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 59.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.1%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Dolgeville a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 73% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 10.9%.
Cons: Median household income 21% lower than the New York median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Dolgeville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Dolgeville the median home value is $115,200, 65% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $828 per month, which is 24.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,276 a month in housing costs.
Dolgeville median household income
The median household income in Dolgeville is $67,740 and the income per person is $37,018. 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Dolgeville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 997
- Owner-occupied
- 59.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 40.4%
- Vacant
- 18.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.27
Dolgeville demographics
- Population
- 1,874
- Median age
- 44.3
- Under 18
- 22.8%
- 65 and older
- 23.7%
- Households
- 811
- Foreign-born
- 1.4%
- Veterans
- 12%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Dolgeville ›
Education in Dolgeville
22.1% of adults 25 and older in Dolgeville have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 11.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Dolgeville
- Unemployment rate
- 1.9%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 5.3%
- Drive alone
- 71.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 6.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.5%
Dolgeville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolgeville | 1,874 | $67,740 | $115,200 | $828 |
| Salisbury Center | 207 | $73,533 | $158,000 | — |
| Little Falls | 4,550 | $53,544 | $105,700 | $804 |
| St. Johnsville | 1,790 | $47,109 | $80,500 | $742 |
| Middleville | 652 | $84,125 | $163,100 | $1,125 |
| East Herkimer | 659 | $86,154 | $128,000 | $825 |
| Herkimer | 7,566 | $48,529 | $133,200 | $821 |
| Newport | 491 | $86,750 | $156,300 | — |
| Mohawk | 2,520 | $72,813 | $124,600 | $705 |
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What is the median household income in Dolgeville, NY?
The median household income in Dolgeville is $67,740, 21% 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 Dolgeville?
The median home value in Dolgeville is $115,200, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Dolgeville?
The median gross rent in Dolgeville is $828 per month, about 24.5% of household income.
Is Dolgeville, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 73% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 10.9%. Minuses: median household income 21% lower than the New York median.
What is the median age in Dolgeville?
The median age in Dolgeville is 44.3 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Dolgeville?
The average commute to work in Dolgeville is 27 minutes; 5.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Dolgeville?
The unemployment rate in Dolgeville is 1.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Dolgeville?
22.1% of adults in Dolgeville 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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