Cohocton, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Steuben County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
997 Population 665/sq mi density
$64,167 Median Income $28,161 per capita
$82,200 Home Value $161,175 Zillow
$737 Median Rent 19.6% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$64,167 median income, 8.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$82,200 home value, $737/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Cohocton, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$64,167
15% below
$28,161 per capita
Home Value
$82,200
71% below
Zillow: $161,175
Median Rent
$737/mo
37% below
19.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.8%
59% below
91.6% high school+
Unemployment
8.5%
136% above
17.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
12% above
16.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Cohocton Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
85%
Home Value
29%
Rent
63%
Poverty
144%
Bachelor's
41%
Unemployment
236%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cohocton a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Cohocton residents earn a median household income of $64,167 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,161. The unemployment rate stands at 8.5% (136% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,170 business establishments, including 220 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cohocton is $82,200 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $161,175. Median rent is $737/month, with 19.6% 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 1938.

Education

13.8% of adults in Cohocton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below the national average). 91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cohocton has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population997
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density665/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans7.5%

Economy

C+
Median Income$64,167
Per Capita$28,161
Unemployment8.5%
Poverty17.9%
County GDP$5,787M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,387

Housing

A+
Home Value$82,200
Rent$737
Ownership78.5%
Zillow$161,175
Housing Units434
Rent Burden19.6%

Health

Obesity36.1%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death8,363/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain29.0 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation1,303 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.8%
High School+91.6%
Graduate+7.0%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 34%
Commute26 min
Broadband90.7%
Internet Speed159 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16

Did You Know?

The median home in Cohocton was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Elmira/Corning Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 159 Mbps.
There are 220 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.