Living in Ruby, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ruby · Census data 2020–2024
Ruby has 1,098 residents with a median age of 38.2. The median household income is $104,831 (22% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $347,100, the median rent is $1,352/month.
Ruby is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Ruby at a glance
- Population
- 1,098
- Median age
- 38.2State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $104,831State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $347,100State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,352/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 72%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.7%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Ruby a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 22% higher than the New York median; home values 18% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 1.7%; a poverty rate of 2.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Ruby
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ruby the median home value is $347,100, 4% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,352 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,185 a month in housing costs.
Ruby median household income
The median household income in Ruby is $104,831 and the income per person is $47,640. 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Ruby: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 424
- Owner-occupied
- 72%
- Renter-occupied
- 28%
- Vacant
- 6.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.77
Ruby demographics
- Population
- 1,098
- Median age
- 38.2
- Under 18
- 24.5%
- 65 and older
- 14.5%
- Households
- 397
- Foreign-born
- 6.1%
- Veterans
- 5.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ruby ›
Education in Ruby
20.7% of adults 25 and older in Ruby have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 6.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ruby
- Unemployment rate
- 1.7%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 3.4%
- Drive alone
- 87.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 75.1%
Ruby vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruby | 1,098 | $104,831 | $347,100 | $1,352 |
| Lake Katrine | 2,176 | $72,031 | $298,000 | $1,748 |
| Lincoln Park | 2,431 | $76,971 | $272,600 | $1,453 |
| Zena | 997 | $154,250 | $484,800 | — |
| Glasco | 2,210 | $61,321 | $301,400 | $1,628 |
| Barrytown | 135 | $99,688 | — | — |
| East Kingston | 227 | $68,194 | $186,700 | — |
| Saugerties South | 2,251 | $89,375 | $278,900 | $1,169 |
| West Hurley | 1,673 | $93,789 | $437,100 | $1,938 |
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What is the median household income in Ruby, NY?
The median household income in Ruby is $104,831, 22% higher 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 Ruby?
The median home value in Ruby is $347,100, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Ruby?
The median gross rent in Ruby is $1,352 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Ruby, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 22% higher than the New York median; home values 18% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 1.7%; a poverty rate of 2.6%.
What is the median age in Ruby?
The median age in Ruby is 38.2 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Ruby?
The average commute to work in Ruby is 16 minutes; 3.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ruby?
The unemployment rate in Ruby is 1.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ruby?
20.7% of adults in Ruby 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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