Schoharie, NY

Schoharie, New York

Schoharie, New York, in Schoharie county, is 21 miles SW of Schenectady, New York (center to center) and 133 miles N of Newark, New Jersey. Part of the surrounding Albany - Schenectady - Troy metro area, the village is not an isolated village. Schoharie is home to some 1,030 residents.

The People and Families of Schoharie

In Schoharie, about 48% of adults are married. People in Schoharie have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments. The village somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.

You'll see many senior citizens in Schoharie.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Schoharie had a median family income of $50,750. Home-based work is more common in Schoharie than in most places.

Political Inclinations

John Kerry was the top money-getter ($400) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Schoharie. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the village.

Schoharie Housing

According to the 2000 census, 60% of the housing in Schoharie was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the village as the average housing age is high. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in Schoharie, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in the village.

Commuting

In Schoharie, 79% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in Schoharie it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk.

High Points

Schoharie strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 13%

Comparative Profile of Schoharie, NY

Comparing Schoharie to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Schoharie Almanac

Schoharie Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Schoharie Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Schoharie Public Libraries

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Schoharie High Schools (2004)

SCHOHARIE HS
136 ACADEMY DR
518-295-8188
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 562 students.

Schoharie Colleges

(List of All New York Colleges)

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