Living in Edmeston, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Edmeston · Census data 2020–2024
Edmeston has 515 residents with a median age of 53.2. The median household income is $57,269 (33% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $143,400, the median rent is $775/month.
Edmeston is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Edmeston at a glance
- Population
- 515
- Median age
- 53.2State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $57,269State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $143,400State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $775/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 62.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.4%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Edmeston a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 66% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 33% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 23.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Edmeston
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Edmeston the median home value is $143,400, 57% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $775 per month, which is 18.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,612 a month in housing costs.
Edmeston median household income
The median household income in Edmeston is $57,269 and the income per person is $32,453. 23.7% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Edmeston: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 288
- Owner-occupied
- 62.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.9%
- Vacant
- 24%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.23
Edmeston demographics
- Population
- 515
- Median age
- 53.2
- Under 18
- 11.1%
- 65 and older
- 26.6%
- Households
- 219
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 8.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Edmeston ›
Education in Edmeston
15.4% of adults 25 and older in Edmeston have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 7.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Edmeston
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 9%
- Drive alone
- 69%
- Public transit
- 5.2%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.4%
Edmeston vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edmeston | 515 | $57,269 | $143,400 | $775 |
| Burlington Flats | 150 | $91,964 | $202,300 | — |
| New Berlin | 989 | $48,958 | $108,100 | $868 |
| Hartwick | 308 | $56,750 | $175,000 | $1,013 |
| Morris | 626 | $98,500 | $172,500 | — |
| Unadilla Forks | 190 | $68,333 | $140,600 | $648 |
| Bridgewater | 543 | $35,694 | $80,000 | $735 |
| Sherburne | 1,422 | $45,129 | $139,500 | $793 |
| West Winfield | 837 | $76,667 | $151,300 | $679 |
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What is the median household income in Edmeston, NY?
The median household income in Edmeston is $57,269, 33% 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 Edmeston?
The median home value in Edmeston is $143,400, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Edmeston?
The median gross rent in Edmeston is $775 per month, about 18.6% of household income.
Is Edmeston, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 66% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes. Minuses: median household income 33% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 23.7%.
What is the median age in Edmeston?
The median age in Edmeston is 53.2 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Edmeston?
The average commute to work in Edmeston is 17 minutes; 9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Edmeston?
The unemployment rate in Edmeston is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Edmeston?
15.4% of adults in Edmeston 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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