Living in Shrub Oak, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Shrub Oak · Census data 2020–2024
Shrub Oak has 2,498 residents with a median age of 47.3. The median household income is $172,778 (101% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $515,200, the median rent is $1,194/month.
Shrub Oak at a glance
- Population
- 2,498
- Median age
- 47.3State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $172,778State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $515,200State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,194/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 67.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 57.2%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Shrub Oak a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 101% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 0.5%; a poverty rate of 0.8%.
Cons: Home values 22% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Shrub Oak
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Shrub Oak the median home value is $515,200, 55% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,194 per month, which is 9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,793 a month in housing costs.
Shrub Oak median household income
The median household income in Shrub Oak is $172,778 and the income per person is $68,684. 0.8% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Shrub Oak: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,055
- Owner-occupied
- 67.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.8%
- Vacant
- 7.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 2.56
Shrub Oak demographics
- Population
- 2,498
- Median age
- 47.3
- Under 18
- 16.3%
- 65 and older
- 18.9%
- Households
- 972
- Foreign-born
- 8.4%
- Veterans
- 3.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Shrub Oak ›
Education in Shrub Oak
57.2% of adults 25 and older in Shrub Oak have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 21% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Shrub Oak
- Unemployment rate
- 0.5%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 6.4%
- Drive alone
- 83.6%
- Public transit
- 2.7%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.5%
Shrub Oak vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shrub Oak | 2,498 | $172,778 | $515,200 | $1,194 |
| Lake Mohegan | 5,468 | $162,321 | $503,000 | $2,875 |
| Jefferson Valley-Yorktown | 14,154 | $157,083 | $591,800 | $2,106 |
| Crompond | 2,418 | $209,569 | $619,400 | — |
| Shenorock | 1,558 | $127,180 | $472,800 | $2,417 |
| Yorktown Heights | 1,966 | $186,961 | $618,400 | — |
| Lincolndale | 1,323 | $234,417 | $582,200 | — |
| Mahopac | 9,039 | $110,023 | $470,900 | $1,931 |
| Peekskill | 25,625 | $85,954 | $395,600 | $2,036 |
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What is the median household income in Shrub Oak, NY?
The median household income in Shrub Oak is $172,778, 101% 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 Shrub Oak?
The median home value in Shrub Oak is $515,200, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Shrub Oak?
The median gross rent in Shrub Oak is $1,194 per month, about 9% of household income.
Is Shrub Oak, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 101% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 0.5%; a poverty rate of 0.8%. Minuses: home values 22% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Shrub Oak?
The median age in Shrub Oak is 47.3 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Shrub Oak?
The average commute to work in Shrub Oak is 33 minutes; 6.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Shrub Oak?
The unemployment rate in Shrub Oak is 0.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Shrub Oak?
57.2% of adults in Shrub Oak 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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