Mohawk, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Oneida County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
2,522 Population 2,866/sq mi density
$82,869 Median Income $36,436 per capita
$115,400 Home Value $175,501 Zillow
$699 Median Rent 18.7% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$82,869 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$115,400 home value, $699/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Mohawk, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$82,869
10% above
$36,436 per capita
Home Value
$115,400
59% below
Zillow: $175,501
Median Rent
$699/mo
40% below
18.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.5%
30% below
92.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
56% below
8.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
15% above
14.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Mohawk Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
110%
Home Value
41%
Rent
60%
Poverty
66%
Bachelor's
70%
Unemployment
44%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mohawk a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Mohawk residents earn a median household income of $82,869 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,436. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,356 business establishments, including 596 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mohawk is $115,400 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $175,501. Median rent is $699/month, with 18.7% 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

23.5% of adults in Mohawk hold a bachelor's degree or higher (30% below the national average). 92.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mohawk has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Data Overview

People

Population2,522
Median Age48.9 yrs
Density2,866/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born3.8%
Veterans5.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$82,869
Per Capita$36,436
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty8.2%
County GDP$14,680M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,175

Housing

A+
Home Value$115,400
Rent$699
Ownership73.4%
Zillow$175,501
Housing Units1,112
Rent Burden18.7%

Health

Obesity36.9%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death8,898/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain44.0 in/yr
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation413 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.5%
High School+92.6%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%
Commute22 min
Broadband89.6%
Internet Speed161 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries21

Did You Know?

The median home in Mohawk was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Griffiss International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
22.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 161 Mbps.
There are 596 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.