At a Glance
Median Income
$96,750
$52,102 per capita
Home Value
$240,700
Zillow: $456,574
Median Rent
$2,292/mo
9.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
29.5%
91.2% high school+
Unemployment
26.3%
9.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.2%
10.9% smoking rate
How Shokan Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Shokan's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Shokan 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
Shokan residents earn a median household income of $96,750 , which is 29% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $52,102. The unemployment rate stands at 26.3% (631% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,871 business establishments, including 622 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Shokan is $240,700 , 15% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $456,574. Median rent is $2,292/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 1968.
Education
29.5% of adults in Shokan hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(12% below the national average).
91.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Shokan has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,220
Median Age48.5 yrs
Density314/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born6.6%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$96,750
Per Capita$52,102
Unemployment26.3%
Poverty9.4%
County GDP$10,454M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,176
Housing
A+
Home Value$240,700
Rent$2,292
Ownership91.6%
Zillow$456,574
Housing Units486
Rent Burden9.0%
Health
Obesity28.2%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking10.9%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death7,045/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain53.5 in/yr
Elevation755 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.5%
High School+91.2%
Graduate+12.7%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 41% / D 59%
Commute31 min
Broadband95.0%
Internet Speed160 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries22
Did You Know?
The median home in Shokan was built in 1968.
15.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Hudson Valley Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 160 Mbps.
There are 622 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.