Living in Schenevus, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Schenevus · Census data 2020–2024
Schenevus has 390 residents with a median age of 54.2. The median household income is $57,500 (33% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $117,100.
Schenevus is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Schenevus at a glance
- Population
- 390
- Median age
- 54.2State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $57,500State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $117,100State: $423,800
- Homeowners
- 95.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.3%
- Average commute
- 38 min
Is Schenevus a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 72% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 11%.
Cons: Median household income 33% lower than the New York median; an average commute of 38 minutes; unemployment of 11.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Schenevus
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Schenevus the median home value is $117,100, 65% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,297 a month in housing costs.
Schenevus median household income
The median household income in Schenevus is $57,500 and the income per person is $31,152. 11% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Schenevus: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 185
- Owner-occupied
- 95.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 4.2%
- Vacant
- 22.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1952
- Average household size
- 2.71
Schenevus demographics
- Population
- 390
- Median age
- 54.2
- Under 18
- 19.2%
- 65 and older
- 40.5%
- Households
- 144
- Foreign-born
- 3.3%
- Veterans
- 13.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Schenevus ›
Education in Schenevus
24.3% of adults 25 and older in Schenevus have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 11.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Schenevus
- Unemployment rate
- 11.7%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 38 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 74.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Schenevus vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schenevus | 390 | $57,500 | $117,100 | — |
| Worcester | 1,032 | $64,474 | $145,700 | — |
| Milford | 475 | $64,167 | $152,500 | $850 |
| Portlandville | 101 | $35,625 | — | — |
| Westford | 101 | $51,719 | $95,300 | $646 |
| Davenport Center | 414 | $125,517 | $174,200 | — |
| Hartwick Seminary | 338 | $36,625 | $208,900 | $796 |
| Cooperstown | 2,220 | $76,000 | $380,900 | $1,223 |
| Laurens | 160 | $74,583 | $139,700 | $1,000 |
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What is the median household income in Schenevus, NY?
The median household income in Schenevus is $57,500, 33% 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 Schenevus?
The median home value in Schenevus is $117,100, compared with $423,800 in New York.
Is Schenevus, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 72% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 11%. Minuses: median household income 33% lower than the New York median; an average commute of 38 minutes; unemployment of 11.7%.
What is the median age in Schenevus?
The median age in Schenevus is 54.2 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Schenevus?
The average commute to work in Schenevus is 38 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Schenevus?
The unemployment rate in Schenevus is 11.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Schenevus?
24.3% of adults in Schenevus 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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