At a Glance
Median Income
$96,750
$52,102 per capita
Home Value
$240,700
Zillow: $437,957
Median Rent
$2,292/mo
9.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
283/100K
2,835/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.5%
91.2% high school+
Unemployment
15.2%
9.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.2%
10.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
271 sunny days/yr
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?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
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 15.2% (322% 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 $437,957. 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.
Safety & Crime
Shokan reports 283 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 26% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,835/100K.
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 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population1,220
Median Age48.5 yrs
Density314/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$96,750
Per Capita$52,102
Unemployment15.2%
Poverty9.4%
County GDP$10,454M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,176
Housing
A+
Home Value$240,700
Rent$2,292
Ownership91.6%
Zillow$437,957
Housing Units486
Rent Burden9.0%
Crime
F
Violent283/100K
Property2,835/100K
Health
Obesity28.2%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking10.9%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death7,045/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain52.6 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
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.
14.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 160 Mbps.
There are 622 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.
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