Living in Gardnertown, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gardnertown · Census data 2020–2024
Gardnertown has 4,760 residents with a median age of 43.3. The median household income is $113,277 (32% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $311,700, the median rent is $2,488/month.
Gardnertown at a glance
- Population
- 4,760
- Median age
- 43.3State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $113,277State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $311,700State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,488/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 82.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.9%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Gardnertown a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 32% higher than the New York median; home values 26% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5.5%; a poverty rate of 5.4%.
Cons: An average commute of 34 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Gardnertown
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Gardnertown the median home value is $311,700, 6% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,488 per month, which is 29.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,182 a month in housing costs.
Gardnertown median household income
The median household income in Gardnertown is $113,277 and the income per person is $51,734. 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Gardnertown: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,732
- Owner-occupied
- 82.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.2%
- Vacant
- 1.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 2.78
Gardnertown demographics
- Population
- 4,760
- Median age
- 43.3
- Under 18
- 19.1%
- 65 and older
- 18.3%
- Households
- 1,711
- Foreign-born
- 13.6%
- Veterans
- 3.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gardnertown ›
Education in Gardnertown
20.9% of adults 25 and older in Gardnertown have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 7.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Gardnertown
- Unemployment rate
- 5.5%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 9.6%
- Drive alone
- 79.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.8%
Gardnertown vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gardnertown | 4,760 | $113,277 | $311,700 | $2,488 |
| Balmville | 3,399 | $120,694 | $392,200 | $1,656 |
| Orange Lake | 9,784 | $109,063 | $362,100 | $2,290 |
| Newburgh | 28,519 | $56,960 | $247,900 | $1,454 |
| New Windsor | 8,919 | $81,340 | $345,200 | $1,666 |
| Beacon | 14,834 | $107,859 | $471,600 | $1,658 |
| Plattekill | 1,095 | $107,813 | $377,600 | $2,139 |
| Vails Gate | 3,052 | $70,688 | $310,100 | $1,616 |
| Marlboro | 3,679 | $119,318 | $412,800 | $1,828 |
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What is the median household income in Gardnertown, NY?
The median household income in Gardnertown is $113,277, 32% 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 Gardnertown?
The median home value in Gardnertown is $311,700, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Gardnertown?
The median gross rent in Gardnertown is $2,488 per month, about 29.1% of household income.
Is Gardnertown, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 32% higher than the New York median; home values 26% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5.5%; a poverty rate of 5.4%. Minuses: an average commute of 34 minutes.
What is the median age in Gardnertown?
The median age in Gardnertown is 43.3 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Gardnertown?
The average commute to work in Gardnertown is 34 minutes; 9.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Gardnertown?
The unemployment rate in Gardnertown is 5.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Gardnertown?
20.9% of adults in Gardnertown 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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