Living in Pulaski, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pulaski · Census data 2020–2024
Pulaski has 2,156 residents with a median age of 47.2. The median household income is $50,481 (41% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $158,100, the median rent is $868/month.
Pulaski at a glance
- Population
- 2,156
- Median age
- 47.2State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $50,481State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $158,100State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $868/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 38.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.8%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Pulaski a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 63% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 5%.
Cons: Median household income 41% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 20.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Pulaski
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pulaski the median home value is $158,100, 52% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $868 per month, which is 27.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,531 a month in housing costs.
Pulaski median household income
The median household income in Pulaski is $50,481 and the income per person is $39,902. 20.5% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Pulaski: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,120
- Owner-occupied
- 38.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 61.9%
- Vacant
- 10.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1961
- Average household size
- 2.14
Pulaski demographics
- Population
- 2,156
- Median age
- 47.2
- Under 18
- 15%
- 65 and older
- 26%
- Households
- 1,001
- Foreign-born
- 1.9%
- Veterans
- 6.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pulaski ›
Education in Pulaski
21.8% of adults 25 and older in Pulaski have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 10.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Pulaski
- Unemployment rate
- 5%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 82.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.2%
Pulaski vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pulaski | 2,156 | $50,481 | $158,100 | $868 |
| Sandy Creek | 638 | $64,028 | $106,000 | $668 |
| Lacona | 808 | $76,500 | $131,300 | $699 |
| Altmar | 243 | $46,250 | $88,800 | $965 |
| Mexico | 2,241 | $73,229 | $167,100 | $893 |
| Mannsville | 417 | $83,125 | $175,000 | $1,075 |
| Parish | 601 | $88,333 | $129,300 | $781 |
| Ellisburg | 150 | $85,625 | $168,800 | $905 |
| Pierrepont Manor | 425 | $83,324 | — | — |
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What is the median household income in Pulaski, NY?
The median household income in Pulaski is $50,481, 41% 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 Pulaski?
The median home value in Pulaski is $158,100, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Pulaski?
The median gross rent in Pulaski is $868 per month, about 27.2% of household income.
Is Pulaski, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 63% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 5%. Minuses: median household income 41% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 20.5%.
What is the median age in Pulaski?
The median age in Pulaski is 47.2 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Pulaski?
The average commute to work in Pulaski is 28 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Pulaski?
The unemployment rate in Pulaski is 5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Pulaski?
21.8% of adults in Pulaski 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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