Cost of Living in Ticonderoga, NY

Population 3,375 · New York · Data vintage 2023

55
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Ticonderoga is a smaller New York community of around 3000 residents, where median household incomes of $51,324 and housing costs ($152,000 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.

Geographically, Ticonderoga lies roughly 85 miles north of the nearest major metro, Albany. Median home values run roughly 32% lower than Albany's $223,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 50
Rent 63

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

About the Cost of Living in Ticonderoga

The median home value in Ticonderoga is $152,000 — 50% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $829/month, 37% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $51,324/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 56.9°F and lows of 34.5°F. Overall, Ticonderoga has a cost of living index of 55 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 45% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$152,000
50% below avg
Median Rent
$829/mo
37% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
15.3x
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 60.7%
Renter-occupied 39.3%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$829
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,443/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
20.7 min
23% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
14.2%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
57.4%
Carpooled
16.6%
Public transit
2.8%
Walked
6.4%
Bicycle
0.9%
Work from home
14.2%

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
$51,324
31% below avg
Per Capita Income
$33,495
Unemployment Rate
6.7%
40% above avg
Poverty Rate
19.9%
Labor Force Participation
56.6%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 13.0%
Graduate degree 10.8%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 48.5
Male median age 48.2
Female median age 49

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
56.9°F
Avg Low
34.5°F
Annual Precip
38.2"
23° 45° 68° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 303343576977828072594735
Low °F 101121334453585648372818
Precip" 2.561.952.793.103.353.724.263.483.303.683.013.01

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 42 — Good
81.1%
Good air days/yr
161
Max AQI recorded
49
PM2.5 days
316
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

92%
4-Year Graduation Rate
9.3:1
Student-teacher ratio
3
Public schools
729
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Ticonderoga, NY?

Ticonderoga has a cost index of 55 (100 = national average). It is 45% below the national average.

What is average rent in Ticonderoga, NY?

The median gross rent in Ticonderoga is $829 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Ticonderoga?

The median home value in Ticonderoga is $152,000 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Ticonderoga?

The median household income in Ticonderoga is $51,324 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Ticonderoga, NY?

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

Is Ticonderoga, NY affordable?

Yes, Ticonderoga is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 55 — about 45% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Ticonderoga?

Ticonderoga has average high temperatures of 56.9°F and average lows of 34.5°F. Annual precipitation is 38.2". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Ticonderoga at a Glance

Population
3,375
Median Income
$51,324
Home Value
$152,000
Median Rent
$829/mo
Unemployment
6.7%
Avg High Temp
56.9°F
Sales Tax
8.5%
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