Living in Mohawk, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mohawk · Census data 2020–2024
Mohawk has 2,520 residents with a median age of 48.5. The median household income is $72,813 (15% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $124,600, the median rent is $705/month.
Mohawk at a glance
- Population
- 2,520
- Median age
- 48.5State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $72,813State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $124,600State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $705/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 71.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.5%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Mohawk a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 71% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 2%.
Cons: Median household income 15% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 15.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Mohawk
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mohawk the median home value is $124,600, 63% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $705 per month, which is 18.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,116 a month in housing costs.
Mohawk median household income
The median household income in Mohawk is $72,813 and the income per person is $38,481. 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Mohawk: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,229
- Owner-occupied
- 71.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.3%
- Vacant
- 7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.14
Mohawk demographics
- Population
- 2,520
- Median age
- 48.5
- Under 18
- 19.6%
- 65 and older
- 22%
- Households
- 1,143
- Foreign-born
- 2%
- Veterans
- 5.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mohawk ›
Education in Mohawk
23.5% of adults 25 and older in Mohawk have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 3.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mohawk
- Unemployment rate
- 2%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 9.9%
- Drive alone
- 78.6%
- Public transit
- 1%
- Walk to work
- 3.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.6%
Mohawk vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohawk | 2,520 | $72,813 | $124,600 | $705 |
| Herkimer | 7,566 | $48,529 | $133,200 | $821 |
| Ilion | 7,593 | $62,843 | $108,700 | $694 |
| East Herkimer | 659 | $86,154 | $128,000 | $825 |
| South Ilion | 195 | $103,333 | $78,700 | — |
| East Frankfort | 571 | $57,833 | $109,500 | $963 |
| Frankfort | 2,503 | $50,909 | $128,200 | $874 |
| Little Falls | 4,550 | $53,544 | $105,700 | $804 |
| Middleville | 652 | $84,125 | $163,100 | $1,125 |
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What is the median household income in Mohawk, NY?
The median household income in Mohawk is $72,813, 15% 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 Mohawk?
The median home value in Mohawk is $124,600, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Mohawk?
The median gross rent in Mohawk is $705 per month, about 18.8% of household income.
Is Mohawk, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 71% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 2%. Minuses: median household income 15% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 15.1%.
What is the median age in Mohawk?
The median age in Mohawk is 48.5 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Mohawk?
The average commute to work in Mohawk is 23 minutes; 9.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Mohawk?
The unemployment rate in Mohawk is 2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Mohawk?
23.5% of adults in Mohawk 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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