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Taconic Shores, NY

New York

Taconic Shores is a small town in New York with a population of 629. Residents earn $172,514 per year, which is 130% above the national average.

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
629 Population 758/sq mi density
$172,514 Median Income $104,063 per capita
$186,800 Home Value
48°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$172,514 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$186,800 home value
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $172,514
130% higher than US avg
Home Value $186,800
34% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 37.0%
10% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 31.2%
3% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.1%
91% lower than US avg

How Taconic Shores Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population629
Median Age57.3 yrs
Density758/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 93%
Veterans2.7%

Economy

A+
Median Income$172,514
Per Capita$104,063
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty1.1%
County GDP$3,465M
Commute42 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$186,800
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units479
Rent Burden30.5%

Health

Obesity31.2%
Uninsured7.1%
Smoking15.0%
Depression22.8%
Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
AQI36 (Good)
Rain43.5 in/yr
Sunny Days246/yr
Elevation544 ft (166 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+37.0%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+24.5%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 43% / D 57%
Commute42 min
Broadband91.6%
Libraries12

Is Taconic Shores a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Taconic Shores receives an overall livability score of 4.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Taconic Shores stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Taconic Shores is $172,514, which is significantly higher than the national average — 130% above $75,149. This places Taconic Shores among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 42 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Taconic Shores is $186,800, 34% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 37.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 94.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Taconic Shores experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches, including 49.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Taconic Shores has a population of 629 with a density of 758 people per square mile. The median age is 57.3 years, 47% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.8%).

Population

629
Total Population
758
People / sq mi
57.3yrs
Median Age
47% above US avg
0.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52%
Female 48%

Race & Ethnicity

Taconic Shores vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.4%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.6%
73% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Taconic Shores vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Taconic Shores is $172,514, which is 130% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 42 minutes.

Income: Taconic Shores vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$172,514
130% above US avg
Per Capita Income$104,063
Avg Weekly Wage$1,082
IRS Avg AGI$93,498

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.1%
91% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,212
County GDP$3,465M

Business (County)

Restaurants199
Healthcare163
Retail267
Manufacturing83

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$10,790
208% above US avg
Cost of Living107.90 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate5.78%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time41.9 min
Drive Alone78.0%
Public Transit8.7%
Work from Home8.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Taconic Shores is $186,800, 34% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$186,800
34% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden30.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,215
1 Bedroom$1,315
2 Bedrooms$1,579
3 Bedrooms$1,976
4 Bedrooms$2,193

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied89.5%
Housing Units479
Median Year Built1971

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$10,790
208% above US avg
Effective Rate5.78%
In Taconic Shores, 31.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 7.1% of residents lack health insurance. 15.0% are current smokers. 22.8% report depression. 24.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Taconic Shores vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity31.2%
3% below US avg
Diabetes8.8%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure28.9%
Asthma11.5%
COPD6.8%
Cancer7.6%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking15.0%
7% above US avg
Binge Drinking18.6%
Physical Inactivity24.6%
Depression22.8%
Mental Distress18.1%
Physical Distress13.1%
Short Sleep35.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.8%
Uninsured7.1%
17% below US avg
Primary Care1:2,471
Dentists1:2,786
Mental Health1:403
Checkup Rate77.1%
Dental Visits67.8%
Premature Death7,810/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.4/10
Exercise Access61.5%
Healthcare Facilities163
Taconic Shores has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 43.5 inches. The area enjoys 246 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.2°F
11% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall43.5 inches
14% above US avg
Snowfall49.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation544 ft (166 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density758/sq mi
Coordinates42.1161°N, 73.5552°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS36021
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 37.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (10% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 14.7-point margin. 91.6% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 42.7%
D 57.4%

Winner: Democrat by 14.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+37.0%
10% above US avg
High School+94.7%
Graduate Degree+24.5%
School Test Score5.39
B+ Education Grade (4.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density758/sq mi
Total Area0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access91.6%
Public Libraries12
Healthcare Facilities163
Restaurants199
Retail Stores267

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute41.9 min
Drive Alone78.0%
Public Transit8.7%
Work from Home8.2%

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