Living in Voorheesville, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Voorheesville · Census data 2020–2024
Voorheesville has 2,824 residents with a median age of 38.5. The median household income is $111,172 (29% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $324,700, the median rent is $1,228/month.
Voorheesville at a glance
- Population
- 2,824
- Median age
- 38.5State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $111,172State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $324,700State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,228/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 77.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 53%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Voorheesville a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 29% higher than the New York median; home values 23% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 7.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Voorheesville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Voorheesville the median home value is $324,700, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,228 per month, which is 23% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,211 a month in housing costs.
Voorheesville median household income
The median household income in Voorheesville is $111,172 and the income per person is $51,228. 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Voorheesville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,139
- Owner-occupied
- 77.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.9%
- Vacant
- 4.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 2.60
Voorheesville demographics
- Population
- 2,824
- Median age
- 38.5
- Under 18
- 24.8%
- 65 and older
- 20.4%
- Households
- 1,083
- Foreign-born
- 4.5%
- Veterans
- 5.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Voorheesville ›
Education in Voorheesville
53% of adults 25 and older in Voorheesville have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 18.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Voorheesville
- Unemployment rate
- 3.4%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 20.4%
- Drive alone
- 72.9%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.6%
Voorheesville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Voorheesville | 2,824 | $111,172 | $324,700 | $1,228 |
| Westmere | 8,334 | $88,378 | $313,400 | $1,629 |
| Altamont | 1,855 | $112,159 | $318,900 | $1,201 |
| Albany | 100,492 | $61,986 | $234,700 | $1,216 |
| Colonie | 7,702 | $103,983 | $285,400 | $1,570 |
| Roessleville | 10,968 | $96,058 | $264,500 | $1,416 |
| Rotterdam | 22,695 | $85,887 | $214,400 | $1,278 |
| Loudonville | 10,527 | $142,829 | $391,200 | $1,829 |
| Schenectady | 68,847 | $58,399 | $168,800 | $1,145 |
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What is the median household income in Voorheesville, NY?
The median household income in Voorheesville is $111,172, 29% 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 Voorheesville?
The median home value in Voorheesville is $324,700, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Voorheesville?
The median gross rent in Voorheesville is $1,228 per month, about 23% of household income.
Is Voorheesville, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 29% higher than the New York median; home values 23% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 7.5%.
What is the median age in Voorheesville?
The median age in Voorheesville is 38.5 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Voorheesville?
The average commute to work in Voorheesville is 22 minutes; 20.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Voorheesville?
The unemployment rate in Voorheesville is 3.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Voorheesville?
53% of adults in Voorheesville 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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