At a Glance
Median Income
$172,514
$104,063 per capita
Home Value
$186,800
Zillow: $448,865
Bachelor's Degree+
37.0%
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.2%
15.0% smoking rate
How Taconic Shores Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Taconic Shores's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Taconic Shores a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Taconic Shores residents earn a median household income of $172,514 , which is 130% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $104,063. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,212 business establishments, including 199 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Taconic Shores is $186,800 , 34% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $448,865. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Education
37.0% of adults in Taconic Shores hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(10% above the national average).
94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 43.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population629
Median Age57.3 yrs
Density758/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$172,514
Per Capita$104,063
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,465M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,082
Housing
A+
Home Value$186,800
Rent
Ownership89.5%
Zillow$448,865
Housing Units479
Rent Burden30.5%
Health
Obesity31.2%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,810/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain43.4 in/yr
Elevation544 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+37.0%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+24.5%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 57%
Commute42 min
Broadband91.5%
Internet Speed141 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Taconic Shores was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Hudson Valley Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 141 Mbps.
There are 199 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.