At a Glance
Median Income
$139,094
$105,862 per capita
Home Value
$1,202,800
Zillow: $1,746,461
Median Rent
$3,275/mo
24.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
22/100K
356/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
53.2%
99.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
7.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.6%
7.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Asharoken Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Asharoken's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Asharoken a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Asharoken residents earn a median household income of $139,094 , which is 85% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $105,862. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 56,397 business establishments, including 3,828 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Asharoken is $1,202,800 , 327% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,746,461. Median rent is $3,275/month, with 24.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Safety & Crime
Asharoken reports 22 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 94% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 356/100K.
Education
53.2% of adults in Asharoken hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% above the national average).
99.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Asharoken has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population712
Median Age57.0 yrs
Density501/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$139,094
Per Capita$105,862
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty7.9%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
Housing
D
Home Value$1,202,800
Rent$3,275
Ownership89.2%
Zillow$1,746,461
Housing Units340
Rent Burden24.2%
Crime
F
Violent22/100K
Property356/100K
Health
Obesity26.6%
Diabetes6.3%
Smoking7.6%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain48.5 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation41 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+53.2%
High School+99.4%
Graduate+28.1%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute48 min
Broadband98.4%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in Asharoken was built in 1960.
11.7% of residents use public transit to commute.
29.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 3,828 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 76 fatal vehicle crashes.
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