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Schenevus, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Schoharie County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
505 Population 490/sq mi density
$65,417 Median Income $38,318 per capita
$118,500 Home Value $166,105 Zillow
$1,100 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
186 Violent Crime/100K 1,776 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$65,417 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$118,500 home value, $1,100/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
186 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Schenevus, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,417
13% below
$38,318 per capita
Home Value
$118,500
58% below
Zillow: $166,105
Median Rent
$1,100/mo
5% below
9.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
186/100K
51% below
1,776/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.0%
20% below
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
6% below
3.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.0%
0% below
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
246 sunny days/yr

How Schenevus Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
87%
Home Value
42%
Rent
95%
Poverty
31%
Bachelor's
80%
Unemployment
94%
Crime
49%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Schenevus a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Schenevus residents earn a median household income of $65,417 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,318. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 710 business establishments, including 62 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Schenevus is $118,500 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $166,105. Median rent is $1,100/month, with 9.0% 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 1942.

Safety & Crime

Schenevus reports 186 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 51% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,776/100K.

Education

27.0% of adults in Schenevus hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% below the national average). 97.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Schenevus has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population505
Median Age51.8 yrs
Density490/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$65,417
Per Capita$38,318
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$1,320M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,050

Housing

A+
Home Value$118,500
Rent$1,100
Ownership80.5%
Zillow$166,105
Housing Units257
Rent Burden9.0%

Crime

F
Violent186/100K
Property1,776/100K

Health

Obesity32.0%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,415/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain47.6 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,285 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.0%
High School+97.5%
Graduate+6.6%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 35%
Commute35 min
Broadband95.7%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Schenevus was founded in 1793.
The median home in Schenevus was built in 1942.
The nearest airport is Albert S Nader Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.