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Saugerties, NY
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Saugerties, NY
At a Glance
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)
Is Saugerties a Good Place to Live?
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 4.6% (28% 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.
Safety & Crime
Saugerties reports 283 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 26% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,835/100K.
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 51°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.