Sherburne, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Chenango County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,294 Population 851/sq mi density
$46,667 Median Income $27,848 per capita
$120,500 Home Value $170,771 Zillow
$741 Median Rent 27.4% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$46,667 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,500 home value, $741/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Sherburne, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,667
38% below
$27,848 per capita
Home Value
$120,500
57% below
Zillow: $170,771
Median Rent
$741/mo
36% below
27.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.5%
48% below
86.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
42% above
15.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
11% above
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Sherburne Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
62%
Home Value
43%
Rent
64%
Poverty
128%
Bachelor's
52%
Unemployment
142%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sherburne a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sherburne residents earn a median household income of $46,667 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,848. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,040 business establishments, including 91 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sherburne is $120,500 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $170,771. Median rent is $741/month, with 27.4% 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 1938.

Education

17.5% of adults in Sherburne hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below the national average). 86.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sherburne has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,294
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density851/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born3.6%
Veterans1.7%

Economy

C+
Median Income$46,667
Per Capita$27,848
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty15.9%
County GDP$3,066M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,234

Housing

A+
Home Value$120,500
Rent$741
Ownership45.9%
Zillow$170,771
Housing Units632
Rent Burden27.4%

Health

Obesity35.5%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death10,172/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain42.1 in/yr
Elevation1,055 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.5%
High School+86.4%
Graduate+7.9%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 36%
Commute21 min
Broadband82.2%
Internet Speed125 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10

Did You Know?

Sherburne was founded in 1792.
The median home in Sherburne was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Albert S Nader Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 125 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.