Living in South Edmeston, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Edmeston · Census data 2020–2024
South Edmeston has 107 residents with a median age of 31.5. The median home value is $129,200.
South Edmeston is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
South Edmeston at a glance
- Population
- 107
- Median age
- 31.5State: 39.8
- Median home value
- $129,200State: $423,800
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4.8%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is South Edmeston a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 70% lower than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
Cons: A poverty rate of 28%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in South Edmeston
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Edmeston the median home value is $129,200, 61% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,188 a month in housing costs.
Housing in South Edmeston: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 63
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 49.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 3.34
49.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that South Edmeston has many vacation and second homes.
South Edmeston demographics
- Population
- 107
- Median age
- 31.5
- Under 18
- 24.3%
- 65 and older
- 20.6%
- Households
- 32
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 13.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Edmeston ›
Education in South Edmeston
4.8% of adults 25 and older in South Edmeston have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Edmeston
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 7.8%
- Drive alone
- 23.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.5%
South Edmeston vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Edmeston | 107 | — | $129,200 | — |
| Edmeston | 515 | $57,269 | $143,400 | $775 |
| New Berlin | 989 | $48,958 | $108,100 | $868 |
| Burlington Flats | 150 | $91,964 | $202,300 | — |
| Sherburne | 1,422 | $45,129 | $139,500 | $793 |
| Morris | 626 | $98,500 | $172,500 | — |
| Unadilla Forks | 190 | $68,333 | $140,600 | $648 |
| Earlville | 654 | $75,469 | $134,400 | $1,242 |
| Hartwick | 308 | $56,750 | $175,000 | $1,013 |
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What is the average home price in South Edmeston?
The median home value in South Edmeston is $129,200, compared with $423,800 in New York.
Is South Edmeston, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 70% lower than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes. Minuses: a poverty rate of 28%.
What is the median age in South Edmeston?
The median age in South Edmeston is 31.5 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in South Edmeston?
The average commute to work in South Edmeston is 32 minutes; 7.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Edmeston?
The unemployment rate in South Edmeston is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Edmeston?
4.8% of adults in South Edmeston 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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