Central Bridge, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Schoharie County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
485 Population 170/sq mi density
$79,444 Median Income $37,925 per capita
$185,100 Home Value $343,667 Zillow
$1,060 Median Rent 13.8% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$79,444 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$185,100 home value, $1,060/mo rent
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Central Bridge, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$79,444
6% above
$37,925 per capita
Home Value
$185,100
34% below
Zillow: $343,667
Median Rent
$1,060/mo
9% below
13.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
33.8%
0% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
36% above
11.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.8%
2% above
14.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Central Bridge Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Central Bridge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
106%
Home Value
66%
Rent
91%
Poverty
96%
Bachelor's
100%
Unemployment
136%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Central Bridge a Good Place to Live?

A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Central Bridge residents earn a median household income of $79,444 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,925. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 710 business establishments, including 62 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Central Bridge is $185,100 , 34% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $343,667. Median rent is $1,060/month, with 13.8% 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 1951.

Education

33.8% of adults in Central Bridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher (0% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Central Bridge has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population485
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density170/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans2.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$79,444
Per Capita$37,925
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty11.9%
County GDP$1,320M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,050

Housing

A+
Home Value$185,100
Rent$1,060
Ownership62.5%
Zillow$343,667
Housing Units313
Rent Burden13.8%

Health

Obesity32.8%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,415/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain42.5 in/yr
Elevation893 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+33.8%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+27.0%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 35%
Commute21 min
Broadband95.4%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Central Bridge was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Albany International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.