Living in St. Johnsville, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of St. Johnsville · Census data 2020–2024
St. Johnsville has 1,790 residents with a median age of 36. The median household income is $47,109 (45% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $80,500, the median rent is $742/month.
St. Johnsville at a glance
- Population
- 1,790
- Median age
- 36State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $47,109State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $80,500State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $742/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 62.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.2%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is St. Johnsville a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 81% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 45% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 7%; a poverty rate of 27.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in St. Johnsville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In St. Johnsville the median home value is $80,500, 76% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $742 per month, which is 33.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,159 a month in housing costs.
St. Johnsville median household income
The median household income in St. Johnsville is $47,109 and the income per person is $23,581. 27.7% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in St. Johnsville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 825
- Owner-occupied
- 62.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.9%
- Vacant
- 21.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.58
St. Johnsville demographics
- Population
- 1,790
- Median age
- 36
- Under 18
- 24.9%
- 65 and older
- 23.2%
- Households
- 651
- Foreign-born
- 0.2%
- Veterans
- 6.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of St. Johnsville ›
Education in St. Johnsville
13.2% of adults 25 and older in St. Johnsville have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 5.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in St. Johnsville
- Unemployment rate
- 7%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 9.4%
- Drive alone
- 56.3%
- Public transit
- 1.1%
- Walk to work
- 8.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 76.8%
St. Johnsville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Johnsville | 1,790 | $47,109 | $80,500 | $742 |
| Fort Plain | 2,290 | $34,738 | $80,900 | $709 |
| Nelliston | 707 | $39,219 | $74,200 | $628 |
| Palatine Bridge | 727 | $80,625 | $155,900 | $460 |
| Canajoharie | 1,839 | $80,139 | $125,800 | $870 |
| Dolgeville | 1,874 | $67,740 | $115,200 | $828 |
| Little Falls | 4,550 | $53,544 | $105,700 | $804 |
| Salisbury Center | 207 | $73,533 | $158,000 | — |
| Caroga Lake | 448 | $55,200 | $124,700 | — |
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What is the median household income in St. Johnsville, NY?
The median household income in St. Johnsville is $47,109, 45% 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 St. Johnsville?
The median home value in St. Johnsville is $80,500, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in St. Johnsville?
The median gross rent in St. Johnsville is $742 per month, about 33.7% of household income.
Is St. Johnsville, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 81% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 45% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 7%; a poverty rate of 27.7%.
What is the median age in St. Johnsville?
The median age in St. Johnsville is 36 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in St. Johnsville?
The average commute to work in St. Johnsville is 21 minutes; 9.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in St. Johnsville?
The unemployment rate in St. Johnsville is 7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is St. Johnsville?
13.2% of adults in St. Johnsville 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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