Living in Sherburne, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sherburne · Census data 2020–2024
Sherburne has 1,422 residents with a median age of 37. The median household income is $45,129 (48% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $139,500, the median rent is $793/month.
Sherburne is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Sherburne at a glance
- Population
- 1,422
- Median age
- 37State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $45,129State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $139,500State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $793/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 48.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.8%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Sherburne a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 67% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 5.7%.
Cons: Median household income 48% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 19.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Sherburne
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sherburne the median home value is $139,500, 58% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $793 per month, which is 28.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,241 a month in housing costs.
Sherburne median household income
The median household income in Sherburne is $45,129 and the income per person is $28,165. 19.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Sherburne: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 738
- Owner-occupied
- 48.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 51.4%
- Vacant
- 9.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.05
Sherburne demographics
- Population
- 1,422
- Median age
- 37
- Under 18
- 21%
- 65 and older
- 23.3%
- Households
- 671
- Foreign-born
- 2.5%
- Veterans
- 1.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sherburne ›
Education in Sherburne
15.8% of adults 25 and older in Sherburne have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 8.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sherburne
- Unemployment rate
- 5.7%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 8%
- Drive alone
- 65.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 8%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.7%
Sherburne vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherburne | 1,422 | $45,129 | $139,500 | $793 |
| Smyrna | 148 | $31,250 | $91,300 | $925 |
| Earlville | 654 | $75,469 | $134,400 | $1,242 |
| New Berlin | 989 | $48,958 | $108,100 | $868 |
| Norwich | 6,782 | $53,333 | $121,100 | $867 |
| Hamilton | 4,370 | $66,750 | $264,200 | $1,245 |
| Edmeston | 515 | $57,269 | $143,400 | $775 |
| Madison | 403 | $54,063 | $107,800 | $942 |
| Morris | 626 | $98,500 | $172,500 | — |
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What is the median household income in Sherburne, NY?
The median household income in Sherburne is $45,129, 48% 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 Sherburne?
The median home value in Sherburne is $139,500, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Sherburne?
The median gross rent in Sherburne is $793 per month, about 28.1% of household income.
Is Sherburne, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 67% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 5.7%. Minuses: median household income 48% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 19.6%.
What is the median age in Sherburne?
The median age in Sherburne is 37 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Sherburne?
The average commute to work in Sherburne is 21 minutes; 8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sherburne?
The unemployment rate in Sherburne is 5.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sherburne?
15.8% of adults in Sherburne 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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