Schaghticoke is a small town of 631 in New York, with a median household income of $67,969
and a 6.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is
2% below the national average.
Strengths:
Schaghticoke stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Schaghticoke is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Schaghticoke 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
Schaghticoke's overall cost of living index is 97.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Schaghticoke costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.
Metric
Schaghticoke, NY
National Avg
Median Home Value
$173,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,146
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
73.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$67,969
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Schaghticoke's violent crime rate is 163.8 per 100,000 residents
— 57% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
163.8 /100k
Property Crime
988.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Schaghticoke is served primarily by HOOSIC VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Schaghticoke, NY
National Avg
School District
HOOSIC VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
10.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
19.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Schaghticoke sees average highs of 33.1°F in January
and 82.5°F in July,
with 44.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 63.5 inches of snow per year.
Schaghticoke's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Schaghticoke roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $173,600 and median rent is $1,146/month.
Schaghticoke's violent crime rate is 163.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 988.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Schaghticoke are operated by HOOSIC VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.5:1. 19.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Schaghticoke, NY has a population of 631, a median household income of $67,969, and an unemployment rate of 6.2%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Schaghticoke averages 33.1°F in January and 82.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.9 inches
with about 63.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Schaghticoke, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 12154.
The population of Schaghticoke, New York is 631 with a median age of 36.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Schaghticoke: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $173,600, median household income $67,969, crime index 45 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Schaghticoke side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
