At a Glance
Median Income
$81,250
$41,329 per capita
Home Value
$264,000
Zillow: $472,691
Median Rent
$1,423/mo
34.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
34.2%
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
6.5%
5.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.9%
13.3% smoking rate
How Saugerties South Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Saugerties South's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Saugerties South a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Saugerties South residents earn a median household income of $81,250 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,329. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5% (81% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.1% 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 South is $264,000 , 6% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $472,691. Median rent is $1,423/month, with 34.0% 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 1965.
Education
34.2% of adults in Saugerties South hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% above the national average).
94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Saugerties South 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
Population2,253
Median Age41.4 yrs
Density2,106/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Foreign Born3.7%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$81,250
Per Capita$41,329
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty5.1%
County GDP$3,465M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,082
Housing
A+
Home Value$264,000
Rent$1,423
Ownership64.5%
Zillow$472,691
Housing Units984
Rent Burden34.0%
Health
Obesity30.9%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,810/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain67.7 in/yr
Elevation146 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.2%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+9.4%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 57%
Commute22 min
Broadband93.9%
Internet Speed141 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Saugerties South was built in 1965.
17.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Hudson Valley Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.6% 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.