Living in Eldred, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Eldred · Census data 2020–2024
Eldred has 136 residents with a median age of 52.5. .
Eldred is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Eldred at a glance
- Population
- 136
- Median age
- 52.5State: 39.8
- Homeowners
- 85.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.1%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Eldred a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 28 minutes.
Cons: Unemployment of 8.8%; a poverty rate of 23.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Housing in Eldred: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 130
- Owner-occupied
- 85.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.3%
- Vacant
- 40.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 1.77
40.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Eldred has many vacation and second homes.
Eldred demographics
- Population
- 136
- Median age
- 52.5
- Under 18
- 16.9%
- 65 and older
- 25%
- Households
- 77
- Foreign-born
- 9.6%
- Veterans
- 6.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Eldred ›
Education in Eldred
22.1% of adults 25 and older in Eldred have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 15.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Eldred
- Unemployment rate
- 8.8%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 5.5%
- Drive alone
- 80.8%
- Public transit
- 13.7%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.7%
Eldred vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eldred | 136 | — | — | — |
| Shohola | 2,605 | $93,750 | $318,500 | $1,288 |
| Masthope | 689 | $100,394 | $336,800 | — |
| Fawn Lake Forest | 765 | $88,083 | $249,300 | — |
| Smallwood | 693 | $65,186 | $162,100 | — |
| Lackawaxen | 5,253 | $78,920 | $278,800 | $963 |
| Narrowsburg | 482 | $57,083 | $227,200 | $855 |
| Westfall | 2,982 | $72,337 | $299,900 | $1,198 |
| Kauneonga Lake | 461 | $176,000 | $181,500 | — |
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Is Eldred, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 28 minutes. Minuses: unemployment of 8.8%; a poverty rate of 23.5%.
What is the median age in Eldred?
The median age in Eldred is 52.5 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Eldred?
The average commute to work in Eldred is 28 minutes; 5.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Eldred?
The unemployment rate in Eldred is 8.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Eldred?
22.1% of adults in Eldred 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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