Living in Sharon Springs, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sharon Springs · Census data 2020–2024
Sharon Springs has 634 residents with a median age of 36.5. The median household income is $55,000 (36% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $121,800, the median rent is $1,250/month.
Sharon Springs is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Sharon Springs at a glance
- Population
- 634
- Median age
- 36.5State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $55,000State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $121,800State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,250/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 59%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.3%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Sharon Springs a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 71% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 6.1%.
Cons: Median household income 36% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 24.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Sharon Springs
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sharon Springs the median home value is $121,800, 63% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,250 per month, which is 20% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,583 a month in housing costs.
Sharon Springs median household income
The median household income in Sharon Springs is $55,000 and the income per person is $27,006. 24.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Sharon Springs: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 297
- Owner-occupied
- 59%
- Renter-occupied
- 41%
- Vacant
- 21.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.71
Sharon Springs demographics
- Population
- 634
- Median age
- 36.5
- Under 18
- 33.3%
- 65 and older
- 19.6%
- Households
- 234
- Foreign-born
- 1.6%
- Veterans
- 5.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sharon Springs ›
Education in Sharon Springs
16.3% of adults 25 and older in Sharon Springs have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 5.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sharon Springs
- Unemployment rate
- 6.1%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 9.6%
- Drive alone
- 88.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.7%
Sharon Springs vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharon Springs | 634 | $55,000 | $121,800 | $1,250 |
| Cherry Valley | 482 | $96,458 | $162,200 | $763 |
| Canajoharie | 1,839 | $80,139 | $125,800 | $870 |
| Palatine Bridge | 727 | $80,625 | $155,900 | $460 |
| Nelliston | 707 | $39,219 | $74,200 | $628 |
| Fort Plain | 2,290 | $34,738 | $80,900 | $709 |
| Cobleskill | 4,682 | $46,059 | $193,300 | $874 |
| Richmondville | 931 | $44,875 | $160,900 | $853 |
| Springfield Center | 244 | $51,667 | — | — |
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What is the median household income in Sharon Springs, NY?
The median household income in Sharon Springs is $55,000, 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 Sharon Springs?
The median home value in Sharon Springs is $121,800, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Sharon Springs?
The median gross rent in Sharon Springs is $1,250 per month, about 20% of household income.
Is Sharon Springs, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 71% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 6.1%. Minuses: median household income 36% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 24.3%.
What is the median age in Sharon Springs?
The median age in Sharon Springs is 36.5 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Sharon Springs?
The average commute to work in Sharon Springs is 28 minutes; 9.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sharon Springs?
The unemployment rate in Sharon Springs is 6.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sharon Springs?
16.3% of adults in Sharon Springs 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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