What are the schools like in Cobleskill, NY?

Cobleskill is served primarily by COBLESKILL-RICHMONDVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.8:1.

What is the median household income in Cobleskill?

The median household income in Cobleskill, NY is $65,610 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.6%.

What is the weather like in Cobleskill, NY?

Cobleskill has an average high temperature of 30.5°F in January and 79.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 53.5 inches.

Cobleskill, NY Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Cobleskill, NY affordable or expensive?

Cobleskill's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Cobleskill is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $168,800 and the median rent is $846 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Cobleskill, NY?

Cobleskill has a violent crime rate of 9.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 38.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Cobleskill, NY a Good Place to Live?

Cobleskill is a small town of 4,152 in New York, with a median household income of $65,610 and a 7.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Cobleskill stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Cobleskill is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Cobleskill city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 97.6

Cobleskill's overall cost of living index is 97.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Cobleskill costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Cobleskill, NY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$168,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$846	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	47.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$65,610	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Cobleskill's violent crime rate is 9.7 per 100,000 residents — 97% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

9.7 /100k

Property Crime

38.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Cobleskill is served primarily by COBLESKILL-RICHMONDVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Cobleskill, NY	National Avg
School District	COBLESKILL-RICHMONDVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	38.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Cobleskill sees average highs of 30.5°F in January and 79.5°F in July, with 40.7 inches of annual precipitation and 53.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Cobleskill, NY
Average High — January	30.5°F
Average High — July	79.5°F
Annual Precipitation	40.7"
Annual Snowfall	53.5"

Demographics

Metric	Cobleskill, NY	National Avg
Population	4,152	—
Median Age	29.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	83.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	4.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	9.1%	18.9%
Asian	2.8%	6.3%
Under 18	9.2%	22.2%
65 and over	19.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Richmondville, NY 5 mi Central Bridge, NY 7 mi Schoharie, NY 9 mi Middleburgh, NY 10 mi Sharon Springs, NY 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Cobleskill

Cobleskill, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

12043

Cobleskill vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cobleskill, NY affordable or expensive?

Cobleskill's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Cobleskill roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $168,800 and median rent is $846/month.

What is the crime rate in Cobleskill, NY?

Cobleskill's violent crime rate is 9.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 38.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Cobleskill?

Public schools in Cobleskill are operated by COBLESKILL-RICHMONDVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1. 38.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Cobleskill, NY a good place to live?

Cobleskill, NY has a population of 4,152, a median household income of $65,610, and an unemployment rate of 7.6%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Cobleskill?

Cobleskill averages 30.5°F in January and 79.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.7 inches with about 53.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Cobleskill?

Cobleskill, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 12043.

What is the population of Cobleskill?

The population of Cobleskill, New York is 4,152 with a median age of 29.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Cobleskill?

Key numbers for living in Cobleskill: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $168,800, median household income $65,610, crime index 2 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Cobleskill side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.