Living in Rosendale, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rosendale · Census data 2020–2024
Rosendale has 962 residents with a median age of 60.7. The median household income is $70,858 (18% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $263,300, the median rent is $1,343/month.
Rosendale is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Rosendale at a glance
- Population
- 962
- Median age
- 60.7State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $70,858State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $263,300State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,343/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 59.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 43.6%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Rosendale a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 11.8%.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the New York median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Rosendale
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rosendale the median home value is $263,300, 21% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,343 per month, which is 23.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,066 a month in housing costs.
Rosendale median household income
The median household income in Rosendale is $70,858 and the income per person is $46,919. 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Rosendale: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 495
- Owner-occupied
- 59.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 40.5%
- Vacant
- 5.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1952
- Average household size
- 2.06
Rosendale demographics
- Population
- 962
- Median age
- 60.7
- Under 18
- 10.5%
- 65 and older
- 33.8%
- Households
- 467
- Foreign-born
- 4.1%
- Veterans
- 4.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rosendale ›
Education in Rosendale
43.6% of adults 25 and older in Rosendale have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 17.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rosendale
- Unemployment rate
- 5%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 18.4%
- Drive alone
- 65%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 16.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.5%
Rosendale vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosendale | 962 | $70,858 | $263,300 | $1,343 |
| Tillson | 1,530 | $98,750 | $298,300 | $1,528 |
| Rifton | 541 | $2,499 | $227,800 | — |
| Hurley | 3,346 | $90,152 | $357,800 | $1,172 |
| Stone Ridge | 1,884 | $127,601 | $501,400 | — |
| Hillside | 911 | $141,964 | $469,000 | — |
| Port Ewen | 3,426 | $79,386 | $284,100 | $1,681 |
| Kingston | 23,911 | $68,186 | $315,500 | $1,469 |
| New Paltz | 8,314 | $52,774 | $414,500 | $1,672 |
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What is the median household income in Rosendale, NY?
The median household income in Rosendale is $70,858, 18% 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 Rosendale?
The median home value in Rosendale is $263,300, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Rosendale?
The median gross rent in Rosendale is $1,343 per month, about 23.3% of household income.
Is Rosendale, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 11.8%. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the New York median.
What is the median age in Rosendale?
The median age in Rosendale is 60.7 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Rosendale?
The average commute to work in Rosendale is 19 minutes; 18.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rosendale?
The unemployment rate in Rosendale is 5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rosendale?
43.6% of adults in Rosendale 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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