At a Glance
Median Income
$65,417
$38,318 per capita
Home Value
$118,500
Zillow: $184,097
Median Rent
$1,100/mo
9.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.0%
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
3.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.0%
15.0% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Schenevus a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
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 5.7% (58% above 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 $184,097. 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.
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 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population505
Median Age51.8 yrs
Density490/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born2.6%
Veterans13.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$65,417
Per Capita$38,318
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$1,320M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,050
Housing
A+
Home Value$118,500
Rent$1,100
Ownership80.5%
Zillow$184,097
Housing Units257
Rent Burden9.0%
Health
Obesity32.0%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,415/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain44.8 in/yr
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.
18.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.