Living in Valley Cottage, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Valley Cottage · Census data 2020–2024
Valley Cottage has 9,165 residents with a median age of 46. The median household income is $133,117 (55% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $544,100, the median rent is $2,037/month.
Valley Cottage at a glance
- Population
- 9,165
- Median age
- 46State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $133,117State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $544,100State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,037/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 89.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 58.3%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Valley Cottage a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 55% higher than the New York median; a poverty rate of 2.8%.
Cons: Home values 28% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 8.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Valley Cottage
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Valley Cottage the median home value is $544,100, 64% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,037 per month, which is 31% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,519 a month in housing costs.
Valley Cottage median household income
The median household income in Valley Cottage is $133,117 and the income per person is $64,321. 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Valley Cottage: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,510
- Owner-occupied
- 89.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.9%
- Vacant
- 5.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.69
Valley Cottage demographics
- Population
- 9,165
- Median age
- 46
- Under 18
- 20.9%
- 65 and older
- 21.8%
- Households
- 3,325
- Foreign-born
- 18.9%
- Veterans
- 3.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Valley Cottage ›
Education in Valley Cottage
58.3% of adults 25 and older in Valley Cottage have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 26% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Valley Cottage
- Unemployment rate
- 8.5%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 15.9%
- Drive alone
- 67.3%
- Public transit
- 4.8%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.6%
Valley Cottage vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Cottage | 9,165 | $133,117 | $544,100 | $2,037 |
| Upper Nyack | 1,991 | $188,125 | $719,000 | $2,393 |
| Bardonia | 3,717 | $99,794 | $618,200 | $1,035 |
| West Nyack | 3,681 | $137,206 | $558,100 | $2,196 |
| Nyack | 7,393 | $116,649 | $628,200 | $2,217 |
| Congers | 8,275 | $147,000 | $614,600 | $2,239 |
| Blauvelt | 5,406 | $174,255 | $644,600 | $2,410 |
| New City | 34,458 | $173,046 | $650,700 | $2,242 |
| Grand View-on-Hudson | 226 | $154,338 | $1,067,000 | $3,464 |
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What is the median household income in Valley Cottage, NY?
The median household income in Valley Cottage is $133,117, 55% 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 Valley Cottage?
The median home value in Valley Cottage is $544,100, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Valley Cottage?
The median gross rent in Valley Cottage is $2,037 per month, about 31% of household income.
Is Valley Cottage, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 55% higher than the New York median; a poverty rate of 2.8%. Minuses: home values 28% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 8.5%.
What is the median age in Valley Cottage?
The median age in Valley Cottage is 46 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Valley Cottage?
The average commute to work in Valley Cottage is 34 minutes; 15.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Valley Cottage?
The unemployment rate in Valley Cottage is 8.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Valley Cottage?
58.3% of adults in Valley Cottage 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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