Living in Schaghticoke, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Schaghticoke · Census data 2020–2024
Schaghticoke has 545 residents with a median age of 38.4. The median household income is $54,643 (36% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $185,300, the median rent is $800/month.
Schaghticoke is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Schaghticoke at a glance
- Population
- 545
- Median age
- 38.4State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $54,643State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $185,300State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $800/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 67.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.2%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Schaghticoke a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 56% lower than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 36% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 14%; a poverty rate of 19.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Schaghticoke
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Schaghticoke the median home value is $185,300, 44% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $800 per month, which is 40% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,663 a month in housing costs.
Schaghticoke median household income
The median household income in Schaghticoke is $54,643 and the income per person is $31,977. 19.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Schaghticoke: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 242
- Owner-occupied
- 67.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.2%
- Vacant
- 2.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.31
Schaghticoke demographics
- Population
- 545
- Median age
- 38.4
- Under 18
- 22.8%
- 65 and older
- 27%
- Households
- 236
- Foreign-born
- 0.6%
- Veterans
- 5.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Schaghticoke ›
Education in Schaghticoke
24.2% of adults 25 and older in Schaghticoke have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 8.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Schaghticoke
- Unemployment rate
- 14%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 9%
- Drive alone
- 76.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.9%
Schaghticoke vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schaghticoke | 545 | $54,643 | $185,300 | $800 |
| Valley Falls | 451 | $87,143 | $203,300 | $1,125 |
| Stillwater | 1,874 | $90,060 | $271,900 | $1,154 |
| Mechanicville | 5,124 | $50,675 | $186,500 | $1,070 |
| Waterford | 2,085 | $72,938 | $157,500 | $1,082 |
| Clifton Gardens | 2,420 | $57,245 | $316,300 | $1,380 |
| Cohoes | 18,159 | $61,145 | $223,400 | $1,251 |
| Round Lake | 915 | $97,868 | $338,700 | $1,615 |
| Country Knolls | 5,445 | $143,036 | $383,700 | $1,196 |
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What is the median household income in Schaghticoke, NY?
The median household income in Schaghticoke is $54,643, 36% 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 Schaghticoke?
The median home value in Schaghticoke is $185,300, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Schaghticoke?
The median gross rent in Schaghticoke is $800 per month, about 40% of household income.
Is Schaghticoke, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 56% lower than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes. Minuses: median household income 36% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 14%; a poverty rate of 19.6%.
What is the median age in Schaghticoke?
The median age in Schaghticoke is 38.4 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Schaghticoke?
The average commute to work in Schaghticoke is 31 minutes; 9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Schaghticoke?
The unemployment rate in Schaghticoke is 14% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Schaghticoke?
24.2% of adults in Schaghticoke 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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