Living in Schoharie, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Schoharie · Census data 2020–2024
Schoharie has 1,144 residents with a median age of 39.6. The median household income is $55,742 (35% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $220,900, the median rent is $839/month.
Schoharie is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Schoharie at a glance
- Population
- 1,144
- Median age
- 39.6State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $55,742State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $220,900State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $839/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 54.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.5%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Schoharie a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 48% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 13%.
Cons: Median household income 35% lower than the New York median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Schoharie
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Schoharie the median home value is $220,900, 34% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $839 per month, which is 32.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,768 a month in housing costs.
Schoharie median household income
The median household income in Schoharie is $55,742 and the income per person is $35,160. 13% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Schoharie: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 508
- Owner-occupied
- 54.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 45.5%
- Vacant
- 5.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1948
- Average household size
- 2.14
Schoharie demographics
- Population
- 1,144
- Median age
- 39.6
- Under 18
- 21.2%
- 65 and older
- 20.3%
- Households
- 479
- Foreign-born
- 6.6%
- Veterans
- 3.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Schoharie ›
Education in Schoharie
26.5% of adults 25 and older in Schoharie have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 7.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Schoharie
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 10.1%
- Drive alone
- 83.2%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.3%
Schoharie vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schoharie | 1,144 | $55,742 | $220,900 | $839 |
| Central Bridge | 456 | $105,909 | $196,400 | $1,094 |
| Middleburgh | 1,220 | $46,912 | $193,500 | $981 |
| Esperance | 248 | $73,333 | $191,700 | — |
| Delanson | 263 | $113,750 | $264,500 | $950 |
| Cobleskill | 4,682 | $46,059 | $193,300 | $874 |
| Duane Lake | 236 | $142,150 | $404,300 | — |
| Richmondville | 931 | $44,875 | $160,900 | $853 |
| Mariaville Lake | 1,085 | $83,168 | $248,200 | — |
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What is the median household income in Schoharie, NY?
The median household income in Schoharie is $55,742, 35% 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 Schoharie?
The median home value in Schoharie is $220,900, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Schoharie?
The median gross rent in Schoharie is $839 per month, about 32.4% of household income.
Is Schoharie, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 48% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 13%. Minuses: median household income 35% lower than the New York median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
What is the median age in Schoharie?
The median age in Schoharie is 39.6 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Schoharie?
The average commute to work in Schoharie is 33 minutes; 10.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Schoharie?
The unemployment rate in Schoharie is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Schoharie?
26.5% of adults in Schoharie 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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