Living in Seneca Knolls, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Seneca Knolls · Census data 2020–2024
Seneca Knolls has 2,001 residents with a median age of 50. The median household income is $59,750 (31% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $146,000, the median rent is $771/month.
Seneca Knolls at a glance
- Population
- 2,001
- Median age
- 50State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $59,750State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $146,000State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $771/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 89.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.9%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Seneca Knolls a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 66% lower than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.1%.
Cons: Median household income 31% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 9.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Seneca Knolls
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Seneca Knolls the median home value is $146,000, 56% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $771 per month, which is 28.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,321 a month in housing costs.
Seneca Knolls median household income
The median household income in Seneca Knolls is $59,750 and the income per person is $36,977. 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Seneca Knolls: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,045
- Owner-occupied
- 89.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.7%
- Vacant
- 12.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 2.18
Seneca Knolls demographics
- Population
- 2,001
- Median age
- 50
- Under 18
- 11.4%
- 65 and older
- 15.8%
- Households
- 917
- Foreign-born
- 3.2%
- Veterans
- 5.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Seneca Knolls ›
Education in Seneca Knolls
26.9% of adults 25 and older in Seneca Knolls have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 4.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Seneca Knolls
- Unemployment rate
- 9.9%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 7.2%
- Drive alone
- 86.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.6%
Seneca Knolls vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seneca Knolls | 2,001 | $59,750 | $146,000 | $771 |
| Village Green | 3,687 | $53,836 | $153,500 | $1,237 |
| Lakeland | 2,322 | $91,563 | $167,900 | $1,213 |
| Baldwinsville | 7,715 | $77,241 | $219,900 | $1,201 |
| Liverpool | 2,695 | $86,932 | $189,600 | $1,219 |
| Radisson | 6,676 | $89,297 | $313,600 | $1,110 |
| Galeville | 3,962 | $65,352 | $140,100 | $1,125 |
| Camillus | 1,424 | $50,000 | $164,200 | $967 |
| Solvay | 6,544 | $61,166 | $150,000 | $946 |
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What is the median household income in Seneca Knolls, NY?
The median household income in Seneca Knolls is $59,750, 31% 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 Seneca Knolls?
The median home value in Seneca Knolls is $146,000, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Seneca Knolls?
The median gross rent in Seneca Knolls is $771 per month, about 28.9% of household income.
Is Seneca Knolls, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 66% lower than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.1%. Minuses: median household income 31% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 9.9%.
What is the median age in Seneca Knolls?
The median age in Seneca Knolls is 50 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Seneca Knolls?
The average commute to work in Seneca Knolls is 31 minutes; 7.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Seneca Knolls?
The unemployment rate in Seneca Knolls is 9.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Seneca Knolls?
26.9% of adults in Seneca Knolls 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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