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Taconic Shores, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Columbia County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
629 Population 758/sq mi density
$172,514 Median Income $104,063 per capita
$186,800 Home Value $448,865 Zillow
48°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
407 Violent Crime/100K 2,518 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good 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, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
407 violent crimes/100K (7% above avg)
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Taconic Shores, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$172,514
130% above
$104,063 per capita
Home Value
$186,800
34% below
Zillow: $448,865
Violent Crime
407/100K
7% above
2,518/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.0%
10% above
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.2%
3% below
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
246 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
230%
Home Value
66%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
110%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
107%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Taconic Shores a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
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.

Safety & Crime

Taconic Shores reports 407 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 7% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,518/100K.

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. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population629
Median Age57.3 yrs
Density758/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
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%

Crime

F
Violent407/100K
Property2,518/100K

Health

Obesity31.2%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,810/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain43.5 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
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
Broadband91.6%
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.
24.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 141 Mbps.
There are 199 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.