Living in Glasco, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Glasco · Census data 2020–2024
Glasco has 2,210 residents with a median age of 53.1. The median household income is $61,321 (29% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $301,400, the median rent is $1,628/month.
Glasco at a glance
- Population
- 2,210
- Median age
- 53.1State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $61,321State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $301,400State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,628/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 55.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.1%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Glasco a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 29% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 3%.
Cons: Median household income 29% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 18.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Glasco
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Glasco the median home value is $301,400, 9% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,628 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,571 a month in housing costs.
Glasco median household income
The median household income in Glasco is $61,321 and the income per person is $48,185. 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Glasco: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,154
- Owner-occupied
- 55.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 44.3%
- Vacant
- 8.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 2.03
Glasco demographics
- Population
- 2,210
- Median age
- 53.1
- Under 18
- 13.3%
- 65 and older
- 33.4%
- Households
- 1,053
- Foreign-born
- 4.6%
- Veterans
- 3.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Glasco ›
Education in Glasco
26.1% of adults 25 and older in Glasco have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 11.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Glasco
- Unemployment rate
- 3%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 8.6%
- Drive alone
- 82.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.5%
Glasco vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glasco | 2,210 | $61,321 | $301,400 | $1,628 |
| Saugerties South | 2,251 | $89,375 | $278,900 | $1,169 |
| Tivoli | 945 | $53,177 | $354,300 | $1,665 |
| Saugerties | 3,884 | $57,778 | $374,100 | $1,164 |
| Bard College | 1,130 | $216,406 | — | $1,159 |
| Barrytown | 135 | $99,688 | — | — |
| Ruby | 1,098 | $104,831 | $347,100 | $1,352 |
| Lake Katrine | 2,176 | $72,031 | $298,000 | $1,748 |
| Red Hook | 2,275 | $107,411 | $378,200 | $1,386 |
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What is the median household income in Glasco, NY?
The median household income in Glasco is $61,321, 29% 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 Glasco?
The median home value in Glasco is $301,400, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Glasco?
The median gross rent in Glasco is $1,628 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Glasco, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 29% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 3%. Minuses: median household income 29% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 18.8%.
What is the median age in Glasco?
The median age in Glasco is 53.1 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Glasco?
The average commute to work in Glasco is 22 minutes; 8.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Glasco?
The unemployment rate in Glasco is 3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Glasco?
26.1% of adults in Glasco 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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