Living in Stillwater, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Stillwater · Census data 2020–2024
Stillwater has 1,874 residents with a median age of 37.7. The median household income is $90,060 (5% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $271,900, the median rent is $1,154/month.
Stillwater at a glance
- Population
- 1,874
- Median age
- 37.7State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $90,060State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $271,900State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,154/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 63.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.1%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Stillwater a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 5% higher than the New York median; home values 36% lower than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 8%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Stillwater
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Stillwater the median home value is $271,900, 18% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,154 per month, which is 24.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,845 a month in housing costs.
Stillwater median household income
The median household income in Stillwater is $90,060 and the income per person is $45,941. 8% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Stillwater: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 878
- Owner-occupied
- 63.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.3%
- Vacant
- 7.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.31
Stillwater demographics
- Population
- 1,874
- Median age
- 37.7
- Under 18
- 18.2%
- 65 and older
- 11.7%
- Households
- 813
- Foreign-born
- 6%
- Veterans
- 6.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Stillwater ›
Education in Stillwater
26.1% of adults 25 and older in Stillwater have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 9.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Stillwater
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 15%
- Drive alone
- 74.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 6.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 92%
Stillwater vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stillwater | 1,874 | $90,060 | $271,900 | $1,154 |
| Mechanicville | 5,124 | $50,675 | $186,500 | $1,070 |
| Schaghticoke | 545 | $54,643 | $185,300 | $800 |
| Valley Falls | 451 | $87,143 | $203,300 | $1,125 |
| Round Lake | 915 | $97,868 | $338,700 | $1,615 |
| Country Knolls | 5,445 | $143,036 | $383,700 | $1,196 |
| Clifton Gardens | 2,420 | $57,245 | $316,300 | $1,380 |
| Victory | 754 | $66,875 | $191,700 | $1,125 |
| Clifton Knolls-Mill Creek | 3,349 | $188,750 | $386,200 | — |
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What is the median household income in Stillwater, NY?
The median household income in Stillwater is $90,060, 5% 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 Stillwater?
The median home value in Stillwater is $271,900, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Stillwater?
The median gross rent in Stillwater is $1,154 per month, about 24.9% of household income.
Is Stillwater, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 5% higher than the New York median; home values 36% lower than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 8%.
What is the median age in Stillwater?
The median age in Stillwater is 37.7 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Stillwater?
The average commute to work in Stillwater is 30 minutes; 15% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Stillwater?
The unemployment rate in Stillwater is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Stillwater?
26.1% of adults in Stillwater 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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