Living in Philmont, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Philmont · Census data 2020–2024
Philmont has 1,439 residents with a median age of 37.3. The median household income is $56,563 (34% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $225,000, the median rent is $1,193/month.
Philmont is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Philmont at a glance
- Population
- 1,439
- Median age
- 37.3State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $56,563State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $225,000State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,193/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 61.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.3%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Philmont a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 47% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 34% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 7.1%; a poverty rate of 21.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Philmont
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Philmont the median home value is $225,000, 32% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,193 per month, which is 33.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,483 a month in housing costs.
Philmont median household income
The median household income in Philmont is $56,563 and the income per person is $36,895. 21.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Philmont: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 764
- Owner-occupied
- 61.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.9%
- Vacant
- 24.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.25
Philmont demographics
- Population
- 1,439
- Median age
- 37.3
- Under 18
- 19.5%
- 65 and older
- 17%
- Households
- 579
- Foreign-born
- 11.6%
- Veterans
- 4.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Philmont ›
Education in Philmont
20.3% of adults 25 and older in Philmont have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 8.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Philmont
- Unemployment rate
- 7.1%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 7.4%
- Drive alone
- 82.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.8%
Philmont vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philmont | 1,439 | $56,563 | $225,000 | $1,193 |
| Claverack-Red Mills | 925 | $61,902 | $392,000 | — |
| Ghent | 517 | $138,446 | $318,500 | — |
| Stottville | 1,045 | $60,872 | $166,100 | $1,352 |
| Lorenz Park | 1,991 | $85,188 | $222,000 | $2,031 |
| Hudson | 5,865 | $54,139 | $389,900 | $1,343 |
| Copake Lake | 784 | $102,009 | $610,300 | — |
| Chatham | 1,669 | $79,886 | $323,100 | $1,080 |
| Athens | 1,943 | $84,107 | $325,600 | $1,146 |
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What is the median household income in Philmont, NY?
The median household income in Philmont is $56,563, 34% 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 Philmont?
The median home value in Philmont is $225,000, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Philmont?
The median gross rent in Philmont is $1,193 per month, about 33.1% of household income.
Is Philmont, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 47% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 34% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 7.1%; a poverty rate of 21.6%.
What is the median age in Philmont?
The median age in Philmont is 37.3 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Philmont?
The average commute to work in Philmont is 21 minutes; 7.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Philmont?
The unemployment rate in Philmont is 7.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Philmont?
20.3% of adults in Philmont 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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