Living in Laurens, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Laurens · Census data 2020–2024
Laurens has 160 residents with a median age of 46. The median household income is $74,583 (13% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $139,700, the median rent is $1,000/month.
Laurens is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Laurens at a glance
- Population
- 160
- Median age
- 46State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $74,583State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $139,700State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,000/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 68.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.9%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Laurens a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 67% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.4%.
Cons: Median household income 13% lower than the New York median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Laurens
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Laurens the median home value is $139,700, 58% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,000 per month, which is 18.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,149 a month in housing costs.
Laurens median household income
The median household income in Laurens is $74,583 and the income per person is $37,969. 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Laurens: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 123
- Owner-occupied
- 68.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.2%
- Vacant
- 37.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.08
37.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Laurens has many vacation and second homes.
Laurens demographics
- Population
- 160
- Median age
- 46
- Under 18
- 16.9%
- 65 and older
- 11.3%
- Households
- 77
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 4.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Laurens ›
Education in Laurens
26.9% of adults 25 and older in Laurens have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 5.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Laurens
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 5.5%
- Drive alone
- 87.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.1%
Laurens vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurens | 160 | $74,583 | $139,700 | $1,000 |
| West End | 1,891 | $71,563 | $151,100 | $1,157 |
| Oneonta | 15,045 | $61,111 | $184,100 | $1,021 |
| Portlandville | 101 | $35,625 | — | — |
| Morris | 626 | $98,500 | $172,500 | — |
| Milford | 475 | $64,167 | $152,500 | $850 |
| Hartwick | 308 | $56,750 | $175,000 | $1,013 |
| Hartwick Seminary | 338 | $36,625 | $208,900 | $796 |
| Otego | 936 | $78,804 | $186,100 | $956 |
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What is the median household income in Laurens, NY?
The median household income in Laurens is $74,583, 13% 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 Laurens?
The median home value in Laurens is $139,700, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Laurens?
The median gross rent in Laurens is $1,000 per month, about 18.6% of household income.
Is Laurens, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 67% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.4%. Minuses: median household income 13% lower than the New York median.
What is the median age in Laurens?
The median age in Laurens is 46 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Laurens?
The average commute to work in Laurens is 19 minutes; 5.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Laurens?
The unemployment rate in Laurens is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Laurens?
26.9% of adults in Laurens 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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