At a Glance
Median Income
$104,444
$50,503 per capita
Home Value
$426,100
Zillow: $559,310
Median Rent
$2,089/mo
41.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
39.4%
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.7%
9.5% smoking rate
How Sloatsburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sloatsburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sloatsburg a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sloatsburg residents earn a median household income of $104,444 , which is 39% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $50,503. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 12,607 business establishments, including 835 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sloatsburg is $426,100 , 51% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $559,310. Median rent is $2,089/month, with 41.6% 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 1958.
Education
39.4% of adults in Sloatsburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(17% above the national average).
93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sloatsburg has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population3,029
Median Age43.1 yrs
Density1,212/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born23.6%
Veterans4.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$104,444
Per Capita$50,503
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$24,442M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,246
Housing
A
Home Value$426,100
Rent$2,089
Ownership91.1%
Zillow$559,310
Housing Units1,226
Rent Burden41.6%
Health
Obesity27.7%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking9.5%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death5,423/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain49.6 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation355 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+39.4%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+21.9%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute39 min
Broadband91.1%
Internet Speed158 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries18
Did You Know?
The median home in Sloatsburg was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is New York Stewart International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.0% of the population has a disability.
23.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 158 Mbps.
There are 835 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.