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Schoharie, NY
Village in Schoharie County, New York.
Population
1,144
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
690
ZIP codes
0
Schoharie and its ZIP codes
Schoharie at a glance
- Schoharie is 64% denser than New York as a whole.
- The median household income is $55,742, 35% below the New York median of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $220,900 (48% below New York) and median rent is $839 a month.
Local data for Schoharie, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Schoharie, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,742
Poverty rate
13.0%
Median home value
$220,900
Median rent
$839/mo
Homeownership
54.5%
Bachelor's or higher
26.5%
Median age
39.6
Average commute
33.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (258), Irish Americans (200), Italian Americans (87).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Schoharie County. PPP loans are for Schoharie.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,317
8,498 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,002
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$204M
FY 2026, $6,876 per person
How people get to work
Schoharie, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.2%
- Carpooled1.3%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.1%
- Worked from home10.1%
Average one-way commute: 33.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Schoharie, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
715
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
262
1.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 13°F
42.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Schoharie, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.4%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.3%
U.S. 12.8% +1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.7%
U.S. 11.1% -5.4 pts
Cities near Schoharie
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Central BridgeCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 2.9 |
| MiddleburghVillage | 4.7 mi | 1.2 |
| EsperanceVillage | 7.4 mi | 0.5 |
| DelansonVillage | 8.6 mi | 0.6 |
| CobleskillVillage | 8.9 mi | 3.6 |
| DuanesburgCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.5 |
| Duane LakeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.4 |
| RichmondvilleVillage | 13 mi | 1.8 |
| Mariaville LakeCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 5.6 |
| AltamontVillage | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| North BlenheimCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| Preston-Potter HollowCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 10.1 |
| Sharon SpringsVillage | 18 mi | 1.8 |
| East WorcesterCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.5 |
| AmesVillage | 19 mi | 0.1 |
| VoorheesvilleVillage | 19 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Schoharie, NY in?
- Schoharie is in Schoharie County, New York.
- What is the population of Schoharie, NY?
- About 1,144 people live in Schoharie, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Schoharie?
- Nearby places include Central Bridge (3.3 mi), Middleburgh (4.7 mi), Esperance (7.4 mi), Delanson (8.6 mi), Cobleskill (8.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023