At a Glance
Median Income
$53,008
$32,252 per capita
Home Value
$187,500
Zillow: $343,667
Median Rent
$897/mo
35.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.4%
88.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
9.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.9%
14.5% smoking rate
How Schoharie Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Schoharie's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Schoharie a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Schoharie residents earn a median household income of $53,008 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,252. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.2% 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 Schoharie is $187,500 , 33% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $343,667. Median rent is $897/month, with 35.2% 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 1954.
Education
27.4% of adults in Schoharie hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(19% below the national average).
88.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Schoharie has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,078
Median Age34.8 yrs
Density649/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born7.0%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$53,008
Per Capita$32,252
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty9.2%
County GDP$1,320M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,050
Housing
A+
Home Value$187,500
Rent$897
Ownership52.8%
Zillow$343,667
Housing Units425
Rent Burden35.2%
Health
Obesity32.9%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,415/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain42.5 in/yr
Elevation594 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.4%
High School+88.8%
Graduate+11.2%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 35%
Commute33 min
Broadband84.3%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Schoharie was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Albany International (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.