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Sharon Springs, NY


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Sharon Springs, New York

Sharon Springs, New York, in Schoharie county, is 34 miles W of Schenectady, New York (center to center) and 144 miles N of Newark, New Jersey. The people of the village are in the Albany - Schenectady - Troy metropolitan area. Sharon Springs has a population of 547.

The People and Families of Sharon Springs

In Sharon Springs, about 52% of adults are married.

People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in Sharon Springs.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sharon Springs had a median family income of $45,000. Sharon Springs benefits from its educated workforce. Home offices are common in the village.

Sharon Springs Housing

In Sharon Springs, 60% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. The village sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. You're likely to find a number of older homes if you drive around Sharon Springs -- the mean age of housing units is fairly high here. Landlords in the village rent a large number of single bedroom units. Residential property taxes remain low i Sharon Springs.

Commuting

In Sharon Springs, 81% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 6%Sharon Springs Affordability of Property Taxes
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Sharon Springs College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Sharon Springs, NY

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens910
Well-Paid Single Men85
Well-Paid Single Women84
Age of the Population88
Female Share of the Population78
Racial Diversity64
Male Share of the Population43
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults96
Median Family Income74
People in Middle Class or Better64
People Above Poverty53

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Walking and Biking to Work54
Public Transportation Use42
Short Commute Times35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
People Living Alone78
Affordability of Rents48
Affordability of Property Taxes310
Housing Recently Built24
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