Living in Interlaken, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Interlaken · Census data 2020–2024
Interlaken has 493 residents with a median age of 43.7. The median household income is $59,028 (31% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $143,900, the median rent is $1,214/month.
Interlaken is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Interlaken at a glance
- Population
- 493
- Median age
- 43.7State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $59,028State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $143,900State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,214/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 64.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 39.8%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Interlaken a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 66% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 11.4%.
Cons: Median household income 31% lower than the New York median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Interlaken
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Interlaken the median home value is $143,900, 57% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,214 per month, which is 25% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,394 a month in housing costs.
Interlaken median household income
The median household income in Interlaken is $59,028 and the income per person is $34,460. 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Interlaken: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 339
- Owner-occupied
- 64.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.4%
- Vacant
- 28.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 1.96
Interlaken demographics
- Population
- 493
- Median age
- 43.7
- Under 18
- 19.3%
- 65 and older
- 27.6%
- Households
- 243
- Foreign-born
- 1.2%
- Veterans
- 7.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Interlaken ›
Education in Interlaken
39.8% of adults 25 and older in Interlaken have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 18.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Interlaken
- Unemployment rate
- 3.7%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 11.6%
- Drive alone
- 75.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.3%
Interlaken vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interlaken | 493 | $59,028 | $143,900 | $1,214 |
| Lodi | 307 | $54,125 | $114,100 | $950 |
| Trumansburg | 1,665 | $68,967 | $287,000 | $954 |
| Ovid | 402 | $79,583 | $121,400 | $1,182 |
| Aurora | 651 | $71,250 | $262,500 | $1,350 |
| Jacksonville | 592 | $72,361 | $214,600 | $1,691 |
| Romulus | 265 | $45,417 | $89,200 | — |
| Dresden | 272 | $70,729 | $110,800 | $718 |
| Dundee | 2,001 | $44,583 | $95,900 | $703 |
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What is the median household income in Interlaken, NY?
The median household income in Interlaken is $59,028, 31% 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 Interlaken?
The median home value in Interlaken is $143,900, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Interlaken?
The median gross rent in Interlaken is $1,214 per month, about 25% of household income.
Is Interlaken, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 66% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 11.4%. Minuses: median household income 31% lower than the New York median.
What is the median age in Interlaken?
The median age in Interlaken is 43.7 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Interlaken?
The average commute to work in Interlaken is 21 minutes; 11.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Interlaken?
The unemployment rate in Interlaken is 3.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Interlaken?
39.8% of adults in Interlaken 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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