Loch Sheldrake, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Sullivan County County

1.6 /5.0

D Poor

1,428 Population 865/sq mi density

$1,184 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent

45°F Avg Temperature

Overall

1.6 / 5.0

Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Education

1.6 / 5.0

7.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Loch Sheldrake, NY

At a Glance

Median Rent

$1,184/mo

2% above

51.0% of income on rent

Bachelor's Degree+

7.0%

79% below

80.1% high school+

Unemployment

2.3%

36% below

26.9% poverty rate

Obesity Rate

35.7%

11% above

16.8% smoking rate

Avg Temperature

45°F

How Loch Sheldrake Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Rent

102%

Poverty

217%

Bachelor's

21%

Unemployment

64%

Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Loch Sheldrake a Good Place to Live?

1.6 / 5.0 - Poor

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

7.0% of adults in Loch Sheldrake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below the national average). 80.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Loch Sheldrake has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,428

Median Age19.3 yrs

Density865/mi²

Male / Female37% / 64%

Foreign Born3.3%

Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income

Per Capita$8,232

Unemployment2.3%

Poverty26.9%

County GDP$4,504M

Avg Weekly Wage$1,119

Housing

Home Value

Rent$1,184

Ownership24.6%

Zillow$337,718

Housing Units883

Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity35.7%

Diabetes12.4%

Smoking16.8%

Heart Disease6.4%

Premature Death9,701/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F

Rain53.1 in/yr

Elevation1,466 ft

Education

Bachelor's+7.0%

High School+80.1%

Graduate+4.5%

School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 42%

Broadband100.0%

Internet Speed164 Mbps

EV Stations1

Libraries11

Did You Know?

The median home in Loch Sheldrake was built in 1977.

23.2% work from home.

The nearest airport is Sullivan County International (9 miles).

The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.487 (U.S. avg: 0.490).

Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.

14.4% of the population has a disability.

Average internet download speed is 164 Mbps.

There are 256 restaurants in the area.

The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.