Living in Sodus, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sodus · Census data 2020–2024
Sodus has 1,820 residents with a median age of 49.2. The median household income is $55,000 (36% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $95,500, the median rent is $878/month.
Sodus at a glance
- Population
- 1,820
- Median age
- 49.2State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $55,000State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $95,500State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $878/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 67.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.7%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Sodus a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 77% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 13.5%.
Cons: Median household income 36% lower than the New York median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Sodus
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sodus the median home value is $95,500, 71% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $878 per month, which is 23.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,268 a month in housing costs.
Sodus median household income
The median household income in Sodus is $55,000 and the income per person is $30,680. 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Sodus: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 925
- Owner-occupied
- 67.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.9%
- Vacant
- 8.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1943
- Average household size
- 2.16
Sodus demographics
- Population
- 1,820
- Median age
- 49.2
- Under 18
- 18.5%
- 65 and older
- 21.5%
- Households
- 844
- Foreign-born
- 2.7%
- Veterans
- 4.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sodus ›
Education in Sodus
16.7% of adults 25 and older in Sodus have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 4.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sodus
- Unemployment rate
- 2.5%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 2.2%
- Drive alone
- 88.4%
- Public transit
- 3.2%
- Walk to work
- 2%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.2%
Sodus vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodus | 1,820 | $55,000 | $95,500 | $878 |
| Sodus Point | 1,051 | $81,750 | $217,900 | $768 |
| Pultneyville | 730 | $97,147 | $233,600 | — |
| Williamson | 2,387 | $70,298 | $149,400 | $445 |
| Marion | 1,400 | $42,865 | $158,800 | $610 |
| North Rose | 564 | $57,500 | $113,100 | $855 |
| Ontario | 2,044 | $50,078 | $169,000 | $693 |
| Lyons | 3,738 | $67,850 | $90,500 | $916 |
| Wolcott | 1,444 | $43,261 | $90,500 | $663 |
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What is the median household income in Sodus, NY?
The median household income in Sodus is $55,000, 36% 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 Sodus?
The median home value in Sodus is $95,500, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Sodus?
The median gross rent in Sodus is $878 per month, about 23.5% of household income.
Is Sodus, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 77% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 13.5%. Minuses: median household income 36% lower than the New York median.
What is the median age in Sodus?
The median age in Sodus is 49.2 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Sodus?
The average commute to work in Sodus is 23 minutes; 2.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sodus?
The unemployment rate in Sodus is 2.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sodus?
16.7% of adults in Sodus 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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