Saugerties, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Columbia County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,877 Population 2,178/sq mi density
$45,213 Median Income $32,575 per capita
$314,500 Home Value $472,691 Zillow
$1,131 Median Rent 32.0% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$45,213 median income, 8.2% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$314,500 home value, $1,131/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Saugerties, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$45,213
40% below
$32,575 per capita
Home Value
$314,500
12% above
Zillow: $472,691
Median Rent
$1,131/mo
3% below
32.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.4%
34% below
87.1% high school+
Unemployment
8.2%
128% above
4.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.4%
4% above
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Saugerties Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
60%
Home Value
112%
Rent
97%
Poverty
33%
Bachelor's
66%
Unemployment
228%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Saugerties a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Saugerties residents earn a median household income of $45,213 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,575. The unemployment rate stands at 8.2% (128% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,212 business establishments, including 199 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Saugerties is $314,500 , 12% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $472,691. Median rent is $1,131/month, with 32.0% 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

22.4% of adults in Saugerties hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% below the national average). 87.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Saugerties has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 67.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,877
Median Age44.8 yrs
Density2,178/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born6.3%
Veterans8.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$45,213
Per Capita$32,575
Unemployment8.2%
Poverty4.1%
County GDP$3,465M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,082

Housing

C+
Home Value$314,500
Rent$1,131
Ownership36.7%
Zillow$472,691
Housing Units1,968
Rent Burden32.0%

Health

Obesity33.4%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death7,810/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain67.7 in/yr
Elevation95 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.4%
High School+87.1%
Graduate+11.9%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 43% / D 57%
Commute23 min
Broadband82.2%
Internet Speed141 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries12

Did You Know?

The median home in Saugerties was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Hudson Valley Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 141 Mbps.
There are 199 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.