Living in Sackets Harbor, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sackets Harbor · Census data 2020–2024
Sackets Harbor has 1,490 residents with a median age of 37.8. The median household income is $77,043 (10% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $234,900, the median rent is $1,343/month.
Sackets Harbor is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Sackets Harbor at a glance
- Population
- 1,490
- Median age
- 37.8State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $77,043State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $234,900State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,343/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 41.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 44.1%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Sackets Harbor a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 45% lower than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 1.1%; a poverty rate of 14%.
Cons: Median household income 10% lower than the New York median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Sackets Harbor
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sackets Harbor the median home value is $234,900, 29% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,343 per month, which is 29.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,013 a month in housing costs.
Sackets Harbor median household income
The median household income in Sackets Harbor is $77,043 and the income per person is $45,649. 14% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Sackets Harbor: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 993
- Owner-occupied
- 41.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 58.6%
- Vacant
- 19.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 1.83
Sackets Harbor demographics
- Population
- 1,490
- Median age
- 37.8
- Under 18
- 17%
- 65 and older
- 21.6%
- Households
- 801
- Foreign-born
- 1.8%
- Veterans
- 13.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sackets Harbor ›
Education in Sackets Harbor
44.1% of adults 25 and older in Sackets Harbor have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 23.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sackets Harbor
- Unemployment rate
- 1.1%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 6.8%
- Drive alone
- 85.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 88%
Sackets Harbor vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sackets Harbor | 1,490 | $77,043 | $234,900 | $1,343 |
| Dexter | 754 | $49,408 | $158,000 | $620 |
| Henderson | 207 | $61,771 | $118,200 | $947 |
| Adams Center | 1,075 | $87,727 | $178,100 | — |
| Brownville | 700 | $101,563 | $192,300 | $900 |
| Glen Park | 624 | $43,125 | $177,100 | $1,096 |
| Chaumont | 650 | $76,125 | $212,800 | $875 |
| Adams | 1,531 | $64,432 | $192,400 | $900 |
| Belleville | 220 | $70,278 | $160,400 | — |
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What is the median household income in Sackets Harbor, NY?
The median household income in Sackets Harbor is $77,043, 10% 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 Sackets Harbor?
The median home value in Sackets Harbor is $234,900, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Sackets Harbor?
The median gross rent in Sackets Harbor is $1,343 per month, about 29.2% of household income.
Is Sackets Harbor, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 45% lower than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 1.1%; a poverty rate of 14%. Minuses: median household income 10% lower than the New York median.
What is the median age in Sackets Harbor?
The median age in Sackets Harbor is 37.8 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Sackets Harbor?
The average commute to work in Sackets Harbor is 29 minutes; 6.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sackets Harbor?
The unemployment rate in Sackets Harbor is 1.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sackets Harbor?
44.1% of adults in Sackets Harbor 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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