Living in Loch Sheldrake, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Loch Sheldrake · Census data 2020–2024
Loch Sheldrake has 1,308 residents with a median age of 20. The median household income is $27,214 (68% lower than the New York median), the median rent is $1,158/month.
Loch Sheldrake is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Loch Sheldrake at a glance
- Population
- 1,308
- Median age
- 20State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $27,214State: $85,974
- Median rent
- $1,158/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 21.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4.8%
- Average commute
- 14 min
Is Loch Sheldrake a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 2.5%.
Cons: Median household income 68% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 57.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Loch Sheldrake
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Loch Sheldrake the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $1,158 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,806 a month in housing costs.
Loch Sheldrake median household income
The median household income in Loch Sheldrake is $27,214 and the income per person is $10,441. 57.5% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Loch Sheldrake: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 758
- Owner-occupied
- 21.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 78.7%
- Vacant
- 60.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 3.60
60.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Loch Sheldrake has many vacation and second homes.
Loch Sheldrake demographics
- Population
- 1,308
- Median age
- 20
- Under 18
- 29.5%
- 65 and older
- 9.9%
- Households
- 296
- Foreign-born
- 5%
- Veterans
- 1.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Loch Sheldrake ›
Education in Loch Sheldrake
4.8% of adults 25 and older in Loch Sheldrake have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 1.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Loch Sheldrake
- Unemployment rate
- 2.5%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 14 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 18.4%
- Drive alone
- 37.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 8.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Loch Sheldrake vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loch Sheldrake | 1,308 | $27,214 | — | $1,158 |
| Hurleyville | 1,061 | $85,846 | $353,300 | $1,051 |
| Fallsburg | 1,865 | $56,056 | — | — |
| Liberty | 5,142 | $64,913 | $181,900 | $889 |
| South Fallsburg | 1,914 | $44,706 | $375,000 | $975 |
| Woodridge | 955 | $61,298 | $207,300 | $1,155 |
| Swan Lake | 161 | $68,056 | $556,000 | $1,495 |
| Monticello | 7,279 | $50,583 | $172,000 | $1,166 |
| Mongaup Valley | 235 | $115,111 | — | — |
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What is the median household income in Loch Sheldrake, NY?
The median household income in Loch Sheldrake is $27,214, 68% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Loch Sheldrake?
The median gross rent in Loch Sheldrake is $1,158 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Loch Sheldrake, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 2.5%. Minuses: median household income 68% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 57.5%.
What is the median age in Loch Sheldrake?
The median age in Loch Sheldrake is 20 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Loch Sheldrake?
The average commute to work in Loch Sheldrake is 14 minutes; 18.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Loch Sheldrake?
The unemployment rate in Loch Sheldrake is 2.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Loch Sheldrake?
4.8% of adults in Loch Sheldrake 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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