Seneca Knolls, NY

New York · Metropolitan Area

Seneca Knolls is a small town in New York with a population of 2,308. Residents earn $54,963 per year, which is 27% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
2,308 Population 1,817/sq mi density
$54,963 Median Income $30,526 per capita
$123,900 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$54,963 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$123,900 home value
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
23.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $54,963
27% lower than US avg
Home Value $123,900
56% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 23.0%
32% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.7%
17% higher than US avg
Unemployment 5.4%
50% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.9%
85% lower than US avg

How Seneca Knolls Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,308
Median Age50.3 yrs
Density1,817/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Largest GroupWhite 95%

Economy

B+
Median Income$54,963
Per Capita$30,526
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$42,500M
Commute34 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$123,900
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity37.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.7%
Heart Disease5.4%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
AQI36 (Good)
Rain39.9 in/yr
Elevation408 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.0%
High School+94.1%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 41% / D 59%
Commute34 min
Libraries34

Is Seneca Knolls a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Seneca Knolls receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Seneca Knolls offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Seneca Knolls is $54,963, 27% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.4% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Seneca Knolls is $123,900, 56% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

23.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Seneca Knolls experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches, including 127.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Seneca Knolls has a population of 2,308 with a density of 1,817 people per square mile. The median age is 50.3 years, 29% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.6%), with 2.9% Hispanic.

Population

2,308
Total Population
1,817
People / sq mi
50.3yrs
Median Age
29% above US avg
1.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 43.3%
Female 56.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Seneca Knolls vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.5%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.5%
89% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Seneca Knolls vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Seneca Knolls is $54,963, which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Income: Seneca Knolls vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$54,963
27% below US avg
Per Capita Income$30,526
Avg Weekly Wage$1,335
IRS Avg AGI$79,538

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.4%
50% above US avg
Poverty Rate1.9%
85% below US avg
Establishments (County)12,898
County GDP$42,500M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,173
Healthcare1,214
Retail1,553
Manufacturing391

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$9,491
171% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate7.66%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time34.0 min
Work from Home8.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Seneca Knolls is $123,900, 56% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$123,900
56% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,215
1 Bedroom$1,315
2 Bedrooms$1,579
3 Bedrooms$1,976
4 Bedrooms$2,193

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied93.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$9,491
171% above US avg
Effective Rate7.66%
In Seneca Knolls, 37.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 24.7% report depression. 22.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Seneca Knolls vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.7%
17% above US avg
Diabetes9.0%
Heart Disease5.4%
High Blood Pressure31.7%
Asthma12.0%
COPD6.4%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.8%
Physical Inactivity22.2%
Depression24.7%
Mental Distress18.7%
Physical Distress13.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.2%
Checkup Rate79.6%
Premature Death7,762/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.2/10
Exercise Access97.3%
Healthcare Facilities1,214

Crime Rates: Seneca Knolls vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)20

Safety Score

Seneca Knolls has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 39.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.5°F
10% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall39.9 inches
5% above US avg
Snowfall127.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation408 ft (124 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density1,817/sq mi
Coordinates43.1201°N, 76.2873°W
County FIPS36067
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 23.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (32% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 17.3-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 41.4%
D 58.6%

Winner: Democrat by 17.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+23.0%
32% below US avg
High School+94.1%
School Test Score5.39
C+ Education Grade (2.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density1,817/sq mi
Total Area1.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries34
Healthcare Facilities1,214
Restaurants1,173
Retail Stores1,553

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)20

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute34.0 min
Work from Home8.7%

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