New York · Metropolitan Area
Sloatsburg is a small town in New York with a population of 3,029. Residents earn $104,444 per year, which is 39% above the national average.
Based on current data, Sloatsburg receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Sloatsburg stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Sloatsburg is $104,444, which is significantly higher than the national average — 39% above $75,149. This places Sloatsburg among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.4%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Sloatsburg is $426,100, making it a premium housing market at 51% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,089 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Educational attainment is solid, with 39.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 93.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Sloatsburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 73.5% |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 26.5% |
| 98% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $104,444 |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $50,503 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,246 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $106,860 |
| Unemployment | 3.4% |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.7% |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 12,607 |
| County GDP | $24,442M |
| Restaurants | 835 |
| Healthcare | 1,288 |
| Retail | 1,295 |
| Manufacturing | 219 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $14,358 |
| 310% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.37% |
| Commute Time | 39.3 min |
| Work from Home | 11.3% |
| Census Median | $426,100 |
| 51% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $535,947 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,089 |
| 80% above US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 41.6% |
| Studio | $1,215 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,315 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,579 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,976 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,193 |
| Owner-Occupied | 91.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $14,358 |
| 310% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.37% |
| Obesity | 27.7% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.3% |
| Heart Disease | 4.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.3% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 4.1% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.6% |
| Depression | 18.7% |
| Mental Distress | 15.0% |
| Physical Distress | 10.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.2% |
| Premature Death | 5,423/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 95.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,288 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 20 |
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.2 inches |
| 27% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 355 ft (108 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,212/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1620°N, 74.1909°W |
| County FIPS | 36087 |
Winner: Republican by 11.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 39.4% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.39 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,212/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.5 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 18 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,288 |
| Restaurants | 835 |
| Retail Stores | 1,295 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 20 |
| Avg Commute | 39.3 min |
| Work from Home | 11.3% |