Living in Prattsville, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Prattsville · Census data 2020–2024
Prattsville has 210 residents with a median age of 59.8. The median household income is $29,450 (66% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $207,100, the median rent is $300/month.
Prattsville is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Prattsville at a glance
- Population
- 210
- Median age
- 59.8State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $29,450State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $207,100State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $300/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 35.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.8%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is Prattsville a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 51% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 66% lower than the New York median; an average commute of 36 minutes; unemployment of 27.9%; a poverty rate of 30.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Prattsville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Prattsville the median home value is $207,100, 38% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $300 per month, which is 26.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,614 a month in housing costs.
Prattsville median household income
The median household income in Prattsville is $29,450 and the income per person is $33,968. 30.5% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Prattsville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 247
- Owner-occupied
- 35.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 64.3%
- Vacant
- 47.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 1.63
47.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Prattsville has many vacation and second homes.
Prattsville demographics
- Population
- 210
- Median age
- 59.8
- Under 18
- 19.5%
- 65 and older
- 42.9%
- Households
- 129
- Foreign-born
- 11%
- Veterans
- 4.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Prattsville ›
Education in Prattsville
26.8% of adults 25 and older in Prattsville have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 11% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Prattsville
- Unemployment rate
- 27.9%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 6.1%
- Drive alone
- 61.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 10.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 69.8%
Prattsville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prattsville | 210 | $29,450 | $207,100 | $300 |
| Stamford | 1,053 | $43,716 | $178,600 | $824 |
| Preston-Potter Hollow | 400 | $122,956 | $224,700 | — |
| Hobart | 409 | $85,208 | $160,500 | $728 |
| Fleischmanns | 148 | $101,667 | $281,300 | — |
| Hunter | 156 | $40,083 | $460,000 | — |
| Pine Hill | 317 | $87,039 | $348,900 | — |
| East Durham | 495 | $82,813 | $193,100 | — |
| Margaretville | 617 | $39,201 | $209,900 | $995 |
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What is the median household income in Prattsville, NY?
The median household income in Prattsville is $29,450, 66% 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 Prattsville?
The median home value in Prattsville is $207,100, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Prattsville?
The median gross rent in Prattsville is $300 per month, about 26.5% of household income.
Is Prattsville, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 51% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 66% lower than the New York median; an average commute of 36 minutes; unemployment of 27.9%; a poverty rate of 30.5%.
What is the median age in Prattsville?
The median age in Prattsville is 59.8 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Prattsville?
The average commute to work in Prattsville is 36 minutes; 6.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Prattsville?
The unemployment rate in Prattsville is 27.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Prattsville?
26.8% of adults in Prattsville 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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