Living in Sylvan Beach, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sylvan Beach · Census data 2020–2024
Sylvan Beach has 881 residents with a median age of 55.4. The median household income is $57,000 (34% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $180,100, the median rent is $1,008/month.
Sylvan Beach is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Sylvan Beach at a glance
- Population
- 881
- Median age
- 55.4State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $57,000State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $180,100State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,008/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 69.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.3%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Sylvan Beach a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 58% lower than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.1%.
Cons: Median household income 34% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 7.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Sylvan Beach
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sylvan Beach the median home value is $180,100, 46% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,008 per month, which is 23.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,625 a month in housing costs.
Sylvan Beach median household income
The median household income in Sylvan Beach is $57,000 and the income per person is $43,468. 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Sylvan Beach: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 870
- Owner-occupied
- 69.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.9%
- Vacant
- 44.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 1.80
44.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Sylvan Beach has many vacation and second homes.
Sylvan Beach demographics
- Population
- 881
- Median age
- 55.4
- Under 18
- 8.5%
- 65 and older
- 23.5%
- Households
- 486
- Foreign-born
- 1.6%
- Veterans
- 12.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sylvan Beach ›
Education in Sylvan Beach
24.3% of adults 25 and older in Sylvan Beach have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 13.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sylvan Beach
- Unemployment rate
- 7.2%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 10.1%
- Drive alone
- 62.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.8%
Sylvan Beach vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sylvan Beach | 881 | $57,000 | $180,100 | $1,008 |
| North Bay | 257 | $55,721 | $68,500 | — |
| Durhamville | 749 | $132,586 | $211,400 | $650 |
| Cleveland | 785 | $77,857 | $123,600 | $1,163 |
| Canastota | 4,487 | $74,015 | $144,800 | $930 |
| Wampsville | 540 | $73,000 | $172,400 | $991 |
| Verona | 1,389 | $84,925 | $182,400 | $1,344 |
| Camden | 2,695 | $78,375 | $177,600 | $748 |
| Oneida | 10,171 | $61,597 | $160,100 | $903 |
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What is the median household income in Sylvan Beach, NY?
The median household income in Sylvan Beach is $57,000, 34% 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 Sylvan Beach?
The median home value in Sylvan Beach is $180,100, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Sylvan Beach?
The median gross rent in Sylvan Beach is $1,008 per month, about 23.4% of household income.
Is Sylvan Beach, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 58% lower than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.1%. Minuses: median household income 34% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 7.2%.
What is the median age in Sylvan Beach?
The median age in Sylvan Beach is 55.4 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Sylvan Beach?
The average commute to work in Sylvan Beach is 29 minutes; 10.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sylvan Beach?
The unemployment rate in Sylvan Beach is 7.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sylvan Beach?
24.3% of adults in Sylvan Beach 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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