Living in Middleburgh, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Middleburgh · Census data 2020–2024
Middleburgh has 1,220 residents with a median age of 57. The median household income is $46,912 (45% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $193,500, the median rent is $981/month.
Middleburgh is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Middleburgh at a glance
- Population
- 1,220
- Median age
- 57State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $46,912State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $193,500State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $981/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 68.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.9%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Middleburgh a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 54% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 11.6%.
Cons: Median household income 45% lower than the New York median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Middleburgh
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Middleburgh the median home value is $193,500, 42% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $981 per month, which is 47.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,510 a month in housing costs.
Middleburgh median household income
The median household income in Middleburgh is $46,912 and the income per person is $47,548. 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Middleburgh: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 740
- Owner-occupied
- 68.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.6%
- Vacant
- 12.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 1.84
Middleburgh demographics
- Population
- 1,220
- Median age
- 57
- Under 18
- 9.7%
- 65 and older
- 32.3%
- Households
- 646
- Foreign-born
- 0.8%
- Veterans
- 14.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Middleburgh ›
Education in Middleburgh
23.9% of adults 25 and older in Middleburgh have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 9.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Middleburgh
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 9.8%
- Drive alone
- 80%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 4.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.9%
Middleburgh vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middleburgh | 1,220 | $46,912 | $193,500 | $981 |
| Schoharie | 1,144 | $55,742 | $220,900 | $839 |
| Central Bridge | 456 | $105,909 | $196,400 | $1,094 |
| Cobleskill | 4,682 | $46,059 | $193,300 | $874 |
| Esperance | 248 | $73,333 | $191,700 | — |
| Richmondville | 931 | $44,875 | $160,900 | $853 |
| Preston-Potter Hollow | 400 | $122,956 | $224,700 | — |
| Delanson | 263 | $113,750 | $264,500 | $950 |
| Duane Lake | 236 | $142,150 | $404,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in Middleburgh, NY?
The median household income in Middleburgh is $46,912, 45% 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 Middleburgh?
The median home value in Middleburgh is $193,500, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Middleburgh?
The median gross rent in Middleburgh is $981 per month, about 47.1% of household income.
Is Middleburgh, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 54% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 11.6%. Minuses: median household income 45% lower than the New York median.
What is the median age in Middleburgh?
The median age in Middleburgh is 57 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Middleburgh?
The average commute to work in Middleburgh is 21 minutes; 9.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Middleburgh?
The unemployment rate in Middleburgh is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Middleburgh?
23.9% of adults in Middleburgh 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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