What are the schools like in Mohawk, NY?

Mohawk is served primarily by CENTRAL VALLEY CSD AT ILION-MOHAWK. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.9:1.

What is the median household income in Mohawk?

The median household income in Mohawk, NY is $77,574 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.4%.

What is the weather like in Mohawk, NY?

Mohawk has an average high temperature of 29.6°F in January and 81.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 85.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Mohawk, NY affordable or expensive?

Mohawk's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Mohawk is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $108,800 and the median rent is $671 per month.

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

Mohawk has a violent crime rate of 3.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 63.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Mohawk, NY a Good Place to Live?

Mohawk is a small town of 2,574 in New York, with a median household income of $77,574 and a 2.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

Strengths: Mohawk stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Mohawk is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Mohawk 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: 92.3

Mohawk's overall cost of living index is 92.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Mohawk costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Mohawk, NY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$108,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$671	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	72.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$77,574	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Mohawk's violent crime rate is 3.3 per 100,000 residents — 99% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

3.3 /100k

Property Crime

63.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Mohawk is served primarily by CENTRAL VALLEY CSD AT ILION-MOHAWK. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Mohawk, NY	National Avg
School District	CENTRAL VALLEY CSD AT ILION-MOHAWK	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	22.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Mohawk sees average highs of 29.6°F in January and 81.4°F in July, with 52.0 inches of annual precipitation and 85.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Mohawk, NY
Average High — January	29.6°F
Average High — July	81.4°F
Annual Precipitation	52.0"
Annual Snowfall	85.5"

Demographics

Metric	Mohawk, NY	National Avg
Population	2,574	—
Median Age	45.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	87.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.5%	18.9%
Asian	3.1%	6.3%
Under 18	27.1%	22.2%
65 and over	23.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Mohawk

Mohawk, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

13407

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mohawk, NY affordable or expensive?

Mohawk's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Mohawk roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $108,800 and median rent is $671/month.

What is the crime rate in Mohawk, NY?

Mohawk's violent crime rate is 3.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 63.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Mohawk?

Public schools in Mohawk are operated by CENTRAL VALLEY CSD AT ILION-MOHAWK. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1. 22.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Mohawk, NY a good place to live?

Mohawk, NY has a population of 2,574, a median household income of $77,574, and an unemployment rate of 2.4%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. 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 Mohawk?

Mohawk averages 29.6°F in January and 81.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.0 inches with about 85.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Mohawk?

Mohawk, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 13407.

What is the population of Mohawk?

The population of Mohawk, New York is 2,574 with a median age of 45.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Mohawk?

Key numbers for living in Mohawk: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $108,800, median household income $77,574, crime index 2 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Mohawk side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.