Living in Greene, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Greene · Census data 2020–2024
Greene has 1,567 residents with a median age of 39.6. The median household income is $57,386 (33% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $154,100, the median rent is $690/month.
Greene at a glance
- Population
- 1,567
- Median age
- 39.6State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $57,386State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $154,100State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $690/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 55.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.6%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Greene a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 64% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 6.1%; a poverty rate of 10.3%.
Cons: Median household income 33% lower than the New York median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Greene
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Greene the median home value is $154,100, 54% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $690 per month, which is 20% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,484 a month in housing costs.
Greene median household income
The median household income in Greene is $57,386 and the income per person is $37,036. 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Greene: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 828
- Owner-occupied
- 55.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 44.9%
- Vacant
- 9.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1946
- Average household size
- 2.08
Greene demographics
- Population
- 1,567
- Median age
- 39.6
- Under 18
- 21.7%
- 65 and older
- 21.1%
- Households
- 751
- Foreign-born
- 2%
- Veterans
- 9.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Greene ›
Education in Greene
25.6% of adults 25 and older in Greene have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 12.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Greene
- Unemployment rate
- 6.1%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 15%
- Drive alone
- 65.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 14%
- Homes with broadband
- 85%
Greene vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greene | 1,567 | $57,386 | $154,100 | $690 |
| Smithville Flats | 366 | $58,229 | $120,000 | $958 |
| Whitney Point | 965 | $45,536 | $140,800 | $832 |
| Oxford | 1,514 | $56,250 | $118,400 | $924 |
| Chenango Bridge | 3,116 | $96,250 | $168,200 | $1,134 |
| Lisle | 239 | $73,750 | $116,300 | — |
| Glen Aubrey | 311 | $70,882 | $124,300 | — |
| Afton | 1,225 | $37,031 | $115,600 | $800 |
| Bainbridge | 1,181 | $58,452 | $124,200 | $723 |
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What is the median household income in Greene, NY?
The median household income in Greene is $57,386, 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 Greene?
The median home value in Greene is $154,100, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Greene?
The median gross rent in Greene is $690 per month, about 20% of household income.
Is Greene, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 64% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 6.1%; a poverty rate of 10.3%. Minuses: median household income 33% lower than the New York median.
What is the median age in Greene?
The median age in Greene is 39.6 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Greene?
The average commute to work in Greene is 23 minutes; 15% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Greene?
The unemployment rate in Greene is 6.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Greene?
25.6% of adults in Greene 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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