Living in Vassar College, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Vassar College · Census data 2020–2024
Vassar College has 3,529 residents with a median age of 20.7. The median household income is $121,469 (41% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $415,600, the median rent is $1,375/month.
Vassar College at a glance
- Population
- 3,529
- Median age
- 20.7State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $121,469State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $415,600State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,375/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 14.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 87%
- Average commute
- 12 min
Is Vassar College a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 41% higher than the New York median; home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 12 minutes; unemployment of 2.3%.
Cons: A poverty rate of 32.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Vassar College
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Vassar College the median home value is $415,600, 25% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,375 per month, which is 13.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,833 a month in housing costs.
Vassar College median household income
The median household income in Vassar College is $121,469 and the income per person is $31,754. 32.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Vassar College: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 306
- Owner-occupied
- 14.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 85.9%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 1.88
Vassar College demographics
- Population
- 3,529
- Median age
- 20.7
- Under 18
- 1.3%
- 65 and older
- 1.3%
- Households
- 306
- Foreign-born
- 7.6%
- Veterans
- 0.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Vassar College ›
Education in Vassar College
87% of adults 25 and older in Vassar College have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 75.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Vassar College
- Unemployment rate
- 2.3%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 12 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 28.9%
- Drive alone
- 8.9%
- Public transit
- 1.9%
- Walk to work
- 49.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 78.8%
Vassar College vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vassar College | 3,529 | $121,469 | $415,600 | $1,375 |
| Arlington | 2,806 | $72,364 | $315,300 | $1,641 |
| Poughkeepsie | 31,958 | $60,741 | $283,700 | $1,400 |
| Titusville | 667 | $157,232 | $397,100 | — |
| Spackenkill | 4,279 | $141,005 | $440,500 | — |
| MacDonnell Heights | 1,429 | $141,579 | $354,800 | — |
| Red Oaks Mill | 3,254 | $116,467 | $364,300 | — |
| Fairview | 6,213 | $67,161 | $283,500 | $1,641 |
| Crown Heights | 2,718 | $109,848 | $348,400 | $1,458 |
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What is the median household income in Vassar College, NY?
The median household income in Vassar College is $121,469, 41% 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 Vassar College?
The median home value in Vassar College is $415,600, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Vassar College?
The median gross rent in Vassar College is $1,375 per month, about 13.8% of household income.
Is Vassar College, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 41% higher than the New York median; home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 12 minutes; unemployment of 2.3%. Minuses: a poverty rate of 32.4%.
What is the median age in Vassar College?
The median age in Vassar College is 20.7 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Vassar College?
The average commute to work in Vassar College is 12 minutes; 28.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Vassar College?
The unemployment rate in Vassar College is 2.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Vassar College?
87% of adults in Vassar College 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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