Living in Sloan, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sloan · Census data 2020–2024
Sloan has 3,751 residents with a median age of 38.3. The median household income is $72,214 (16% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $146,900, the median rent is $1,135/month.
Sloan at a glance
- Population
- 3,751
- Median age
- 38.3State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $72,214State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $146,900State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,135/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 67.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.5%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Sloan a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 65% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 2%.
Cons: Median household income 16% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 14.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Sloan
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sloan the median home value is $146,900, 56% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,135 per month, which is 28.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,330 a month in housing costs.
Sloan median household income
The median household income in Sloan is $72,214 and the income per person is $32,699. 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Sloan: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,491
- Owner-occupied
- 67.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.1%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1949
- Average household size
- 2.52
Sloan demographics
- Population
- 3,751
- Median age
- 38.3
- Under 18
- 24.8%
- 65 and older
- 12.8%
- Households
- 1,491
- Foreign-born
- 1.9%
- Veterans
- 5.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sloan ›
Education in Sloan
18.5% of adults 25 and older in Sloan have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 6.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sloan
- Unemployment rate
- 2%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 16.7%
- Drive alone
- 67.2%
- Public transit
- 2.2%
- Walk to work
- 3%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.5%
Sloan vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sloan | 3,751 | $72,214 | $146,900 | $1,135 |
| Cheektowaga | 76,056 | $68,613 | $185,500 | $1,055 |
| Buffalo | 276,854 | $50,041 | $164,200 | $1,046 |
| West Seneca | 45,303 | $79,709 | $232,800 | $1,106 |
| Depew | 15,000 | $73,556 | $196,500 | $1,061 |
| Eggertsville | 14,894 | $82,767 | $248,100 | $886 |
| Williamsville | 5,469 | $98,850 | $278,900 | $1,404 |
| Lackawanna | 19,753 | $52,110 | $140,700 | $872 |
| Lancaster | 10,113 | $66,148 | $202,200 | $969 |
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What is the median household income in Sloan, NY?
The median household income in Sloan is $72,214, 16% 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 Sloan?
The median home value in Sloan is $146,900, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Sloan?
The median gross rent in Sloan is $1,135 per month, about 28.4% of household income.
Is Sloan, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 65% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 2%. Minuses: median household income 16% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 14.7%.
What is the median age in Sloan?
The median age in Sloan is 38.3 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Sloan?
The average commute to work in Sloan is 19 minutes; 16.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sloan?
The unemployment rate in Sloan is 2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sloan?
18.5% of adults in Sloan 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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