Living in Shokan, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Shokan · Census data 2020–2024
Shokan has 1,196 residents with a median age of 54.3. The median household income is $137,361 (60% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $292,900, the median rent is $2,291/month.
Shokan is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Shokan at a glance
- Population
- 1,196
- Median age
- 54.3State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $137,361State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $292,900State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,291/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 87.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.7%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Shokan a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 60% higher than the New York median; home values 31% lower than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.3%.
Cons: Unemployment of 23.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Shokan
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Shokan the median home value is $292,900, 12% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,291 per month, which is 9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,850 a month in housing costs.
Shokan median household income
The median household income in Shokan is $137,361 and the income per person is $60,291. 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Shokan: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 545
- Owner-occupied
- 87.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.3%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 2.19
Shokan demographics
- Population
- 1,196
- Median age
- 54.3
- Under 18
- 3.2%
- 65 and older
- 33.7%
- Households
- 545
- Foreign-born
- 7.2%
- Veterans
- 5.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Shokan ›
Education in Shokan
30.7% of adults 25 and older in Shokan have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 12.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Shokan
- Unemployment rate
- 23.7%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 22%
- Drive alone
- 52.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.4%
Shokan vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shokan | 1,196 | $137,361 | $292,900 | $2,291 |
| West Hurley | 1,673 | $93,789 | $437,100 | $1,938 |
| Woodstock | 2,239 | $52,091 | $675,600 | $1,746 |
| Zena | 997 | $154,250 | $484,800 | — |
| Hurley | 3,346 | $90,152 | $357,800 | $1,172 |
| Stone Ridge | 1,884 | $127,601 | $501,400 | — |
| Hillside | 911 | $141,964 | $469,000 | — |
| Ruby | 1,098 | $104,831 | $347,100 | $1,352 |
| Lincoln Park | 2,431 | $76,971 | $272,600 | $1,453 |
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What is the median household income in Shokan, NY?
The median household income in Shokan is $137,361, 60% higher 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 Shokan?
The median home value in Shokan is $292,900, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Shokan?
The median gross rent in Shokan is $2,291 per month, about 9% of household income.
Is Shokan, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 60% higher than the New York median; home values 31% lower than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.3%. Minuses: unemployment of 23.7%.
What is the median age in Shokan?
The median age in Shokan is 54.3 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Shokan?
The average commute to work in Shokan is 32 minutes; 22% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Shokan?
The unemployment rate in Shokan is 23.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Shokan?
30.7% of adults in Shokan 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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