Cost of Living in Cobleskill, NY

Population 4,495 · New York · Data vintage 2023

61
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Cobleskill is a smaller New York community of around 4000 residents, where median household incomes of $51,723 and housing costs ($177,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape. At 6.7%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.

Located 35 miles west of Albany, Cobleskill falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 21% lower than Albany's $223,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 58
Rent 65

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Cobleskill

The median home value in Cobleskill is $176,600 — 42% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $851/month, 35% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $51,723/year is 31% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 6.7%, above the national average of 4.8%. New York's top state income tax rate is 10.9% and the combined sales tax is 8.5%. The climate averages highs of 59.4°F and lows of 39.4°F, with about 59.2" of annual snowfall. Overall, Cobleskill has a cost of living index of 61 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 39% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$176,600
42% below avg
Median Rent
$851/mo
35% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
17.3x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
1.7%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$965
1 BR
$1,051
2 BR
$1,302
3 BR
$1,619
4 BR
$1,813
Owner-occupied 48.2%
Renter-occupied 51.8%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$851
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,465/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
26.6 min
1% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
13.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
53.8%
Carpooled
15.5%
Public transit
1.1%
Walked
15.0%
Work from home
13.4%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 10.9%
Total Sales Tax 8.5%
State rate 4.0%
Avg local rate 4.5%
Property Tax 1.7%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$51,723
31% below avg
Per Capita Income
$30,016
Unemployment Rate
6.7%
38% above avg
Poverty Rate
14.7%
Labor Force Participation
54.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 19.2%
Graduate degree 13.0%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 29.7
Male median age 30.1
Female median age 29.5

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
59.4°F
Avg Low
39.4°F
Annual Precip
40.7"
Annual Snowfall
59.2"
10° 30° 50° 70° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 333645597179848274624938
Low °F 161826374857626153413223
Precip" 2.602.283.093.113.414.054.553.763.733.852.993.26
Snow" 15.613.712.01.60.10.00.00.00.00.32.613.3

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

87%
4-Year Graduation Rate
10.1:1
Student-teacher ratio
4
Public schools
1,639
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Cobleskill, NY?

Cobleskill has a cost index of 61 (100 = national average). It is 39% below the national average.

What is average rent in Cobleskill, NY?

The median gross rent in Cobleskill is $851 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Cobleskill?

The median home value in Cobleskill is $176,600 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Cobleskill?

The median household income in Cobleskill is $51,723 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Cobleskill, NY?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Cobleskill is 8.5%. The New York state income tax top rate is 10.9%.

Is Cobleskill, NY affordable?

Yes, Cobleskill is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 61 — about 39% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Cobleskill?

Cobleskill has average high temperatures of 59.4°F and average lows of 39.4°F. Annual precipitation is 40.7". Average annual snowfall is 59.2". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Cobleskill at a Glance

Population
4,495
Median Income
$51,723
Home Value
$176,600
Median Rent
$851/mo
Unemployment
6.7%
Avg High Temp
59.4°F
Sales Tax
8.5%
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