Living in Port Dickinson, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Port Dickinson · Census data 2020–2024
Port Dickinson has 1,635 residents with a median age of 40.1. The median household income is $69,375 (19% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $142,800, the median rent is $898/month.
Port Dickinson at a glance
- Population
- 1,635
- Median age
- 40.1State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $69,375State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $142,800State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $898/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 58.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35.3%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Port Dickinson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 66% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 11.7%.
Cons: Median household income 19% lower than the New York median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Port Dickinson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Port Dickinson the median home value is $142,800, 57% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $898 per month, which is 19.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,383 a month in housing costs.
Port Dickinson median household income
The median household income in Port Dickinson is $69,375 and the income per person is $35,440. 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Port Dickinson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 805
- Owner-occupied
- 58.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.8%
- Vacant
- 12.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1941
- Average household size
- 2.29
Port Dickinson demographics
- Population
- 1,635
- Median age
- 40.1
- Under 18
- 23.3%
- 65 and older
- 16.5%
- Households
- 703
- Foreign-born
- 4%
- Veterans
- 10.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Port Dickinson ›
Education in Port Dickinson
35.3% of adults 25 and older in Port Dickinson have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 17% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Port Dickinson
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 12.5%
- Drive alone
- 78%
- Public transit
- 0.9%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.6%
Port Dickinson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Dickinson | 1,635 | $69,375 | $142,800 | $898 |
| Binghamton | 47,151 | $45,578 | $124,800 | $870 |
| Chenango Bridge | 3,116 | $96,250 | $168,200 | $1,134 |
| Johnson City | 14,940 | $56,283 | $117,100 | $1,031 |
| Endwell | 11,546 | $82,726 | $173,300 | $919 |
| Endicott | 13,387 | $47,290 | $121,800 | $853 |
| Glen Aubrey | 311 | $70,882 | $124,300 | — |
| Liberty | 1,137 | $73,077 | $229,900 | $1,125 |
| Crest View Heights | 1,852 | $167,083 | $224,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in Port Dickinson, NY?
The median household income in Port Dickinson is $69,375, 19% 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 Port Dickinson?
The median home value in Port Dickinson is $142,800, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Port Dickinson?
The median gross rent in Port Dickinson is $898 per month, about 19.5% of household income.
Is Port Dickinson, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 66% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 11.7%. Minuses: median household income 19% lower than the New York median.
What is the median age in Port Dickinson?
The median age in Port Dickinson is 40.1 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Port Dickinson?
The average commute to work in Port Dickinson is 22 minutes; 12.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Port Dickinson?
The unemployment rate in Port Dickinson is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Port Dickinson?
35.3% of adults in Port Dickinson 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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