Living in Remsen, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Remsen · Census data 2020–2024
Remsen has 373 residents with a median age of 39.8. The median household income is $49,167 (43% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $100,000, the median rent is $647/month.
Remsen is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Remsen at a glance
- Population
- 373
- Median age
- 39.8State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $49,167State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $100,000State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $647/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 57.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.5%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Remsen a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 76% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%.
Cons: Median household income 43% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 21.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Remsen
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Remsen the median home value is $100,000, 70% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $647 per month, which is 35.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,397 a month in housing costs.
Remsen median household income
The median household income in Remsen is $49,167 and the income per person is $30,387. 21.2% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Remsen: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 265
- Owner-occupied
- 57.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 42.6%
- Vacant
- 29.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 1.98
Remsen demographics
- Population
- 373
- Median age
- 39.8
- Under 18
- 18.8%
- 65 and older
- 14.7%
- Households
- 188
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 9.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Remsen ›
Education in Remsen
12.5% of adults 25 and older in Remsen have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 5.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Remsen
- Unemployment rate
- 4.8%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 19.8%
- Drive alone
- 74.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 79.3%
Remsen vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remsen | 373 | $49,167 | $100,000 | $647 |
| Prospect | 218 | $46,971 | $86,800 | — |
| Barneveld | 240 | $79,265 | — | — |
| Holland Patent | 360 | $72,596 | $234,800 | $835 |
| Poland | 449 | $61,250 | $129,200 | $782 |
| Cold Brook | 164 | $104,444 | $150,000 | — |
| Westernville | 195 | $46,875 | $147,300 | $1,053 |
| Boonville | 1,880 | $51,316 | $177,700 | $589 |
| Newport | 491 | $86,750 | $156,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in Remsen, NY?
The median household income in Remsen is $49,167, 43% 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 Remsen?
The median home value in Remsen is $100,000, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Remsen?
The median gross rent in Remsen is $647 per month, about 35.9% of household income.
Is Remsen, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 76% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%. Minuses: median household income 43% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 21.2%.
What is the median age in Remsen?
The median age in Remsen is 39.8 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Remsen?
The average commute to work in Remsen is 23 minutes; 19.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Remsen?
The unemployment rate in Remsen is 4.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Remsen?
12.5% of adults in Remsen 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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