Living in Shorehaven, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Shorehaven · Census data 2020–2024
Shorehaven has 545 residents with a median age of 51.2. The median household income is $172,177 (100% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $489,500.
Shorehaven is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Shorehaven at a glance
- Population
- 545
- Median age
- 51.2State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $172,177State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $489,500State: $423,800
- Homeowners
- 87%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 50%
- Average commute
- 48 min
Is Shorehaven a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 100% higher than the New York median.
Cons: Home values 16% higher than the state median; an average commute of 48 minutes; unemployment of 9.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Shorehaven
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Shorehaven the median home value is $489,500, 47% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,767 a month in housing costs.
Shorehaven median household income
The median household income in Shorehaven is $172,177 and the income per person is $57,918. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Shorehaven: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 302
- Owner-occupied
- 87%
- Renter-occupied
- 13%
- Vacant
- 33.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 2.73
33.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Shorehaven has many vacation and second homes.
Shorehaven demographics
- Population
- 545
- Median age
- 51.2
- Under 18
- 23.1%
- 65 and older
- 13.4%
- Households
- 200
- Foreign-born
- 4.4%
- Veterans
- 12.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Shorehaven ›
Education in Shorehaven
50% of adults 25 and older in Shorehaven have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 11.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Shorehaven
- Unemployment rate
- 9.2%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 48 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 17.6%
- Drive alone
- 77.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.5%
Shorehaven vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shorehaven | 545 | $172,177 | $489,500 | — |
| Pawling | 2,005 | $86,792 | $378,600 | $1,416 |
| Chelsea Cove | 1,050 | $108,227 | $270,700 | $1,938 |
| Lake Carmel | 7,854 | $109,243 | $363,700 | $1,565 |
| Hopewell Junction | 1,656 | $111,296 | $684,600 | $1,565 |
| Hillside Lake | 784 | $95,231 | $376,600 | — |
| Putnam Lake | 3,664 | $103,561 | $337,000 | $1,750 |
| Sherman | 3,554 | $116,000 | $497,300 | $2,276 |
| Ball Pond | 2,627 | $130,417 | $396,100 | $1,884 |
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What is the median household income in Shorehaven, NY?
The median household income in Shorehaven is $172,177, 100% 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 Shorehaven?
The median home value in Shorehaven is $489,500, compared with $423,800 in New York.
Is Shorehaven, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 100% higher than the New York median. Minuses: home values 16% higher than the state median; an average commute of 48 minutes; unemployment of 9.2%.
What is the median age in Shorehaven?
The median age in Shorehaven is 51.2 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Shorehaven?
The average commute to work in Shorehaven is 48 minutes; 17.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Shorehaven?
The unemployment rate in Shorehaven is 9.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Shorehaven?
50% of adults in Shorehaven 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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