Living in Otisville, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Otisville · Census data 2020–2024
Otisville has 1,135 residents with a median age of 35.8. The median household income is $87,656 (about the same as the New York median), the median home value is $314,600, the median rent is $1,462/month.
Otisville is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Otisville at a glance
- Population
- 1,135
- Median age
- 35.8State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $87,656State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $314,600State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,462/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 61.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.2%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is Otisville a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the New York median; home values 26% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 5.7%.
Cons: An average commute of 36 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Otisville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Otisville the median home value is $314,600, 5% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,462 per month, which is 34.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,275 a month in housing costs.
Otisville median household income
The median household income in Otisville is $87,656 and the income per person is $42,687. 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Otisville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 425
- Owner-occupied
- 61.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.3%
- Vacant
- 4.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 2.79
Otisville demographics
- Population
- 1,135
- Median age
- 35.8
- Under 18
- 27%
- 65 and older
- 19.6%
- Households
- 407
- Foreign-born
- 15.9%
- Veterans
- 5.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Otisville ›
Education in Otisville
32.2% of adults 25 and older in Otisville have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 17.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Otisville
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 10.4%
- Drive alone
- 83.8%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.3%
Otisville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otisville | 1,135 | $87,656 | $314,600 | $1,462 |
| Middletown | 30,289 | $79,346 | $308,600 | $1,661 |
| Washington Heights | 2,383 | $81,686 | $366,700 | $2,554 |
| Bloomingburg | 680 | $28,958 | $412,500 | $1,296 |
| Wurtsboro | 1,243 | $79,000 | $234,700 | $1,408 |
| Mechanicstown | 8,808 | $81,250 | $344,200 | $1,687 |
| Wurtsboro Hills | 1,179 | $78,514 | $183,100 | $1,825 |
| Scotchtown | 10,252 | $96,689 | $344,300 | $1,813 |
| Sparrow Bush | 1,119 | $56,349 | $240,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Otisville, NY?
The median household income in Otisville is $87,656, about the same as 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 Otisville?
The median home value in Otisville is $314,600, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Otisville?
The median gross rent in Otisville is $1,462 per month, about 34.5% of household income.
Is Otisville, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the New York median; home values 26% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 5.7%. Minuses: an average commute of 36 minutes.
What is the median age in Otisville?
The median age in Otisville is 35.8 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Otisville?
The average commute to work in Otisville is 36 minutes; 10.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Otisville?
The unemployment rate in Otisville is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Otisville?
32.2% of adults in Otisville 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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