Selden SnackAbility
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Cost of living in Selden summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Selden. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New York. Key points include:
The cost of living in Selden is 135 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Selden is 1.4x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Selden is $583,329.
The median income in Selden is $108,952.
Selden's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Selden Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Selden | New York | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 135 | 121 | 100 |
| Services | 102 | 105 | 100 |
| Groceries | 108 | 108 | 100 |
| Health | 191 | 143 | 100 |
| Housing | 111 | 112 | 100 |
| Transportation | 113 | 114 | 100 |
| Utilities | 113 | 111 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Selden, NY Weather
The average high in Selden is 60.6° and the average low is 44.0°.
There are 77.1 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 47.8 inches of precipitation each year with 27.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Selden |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 60.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 44.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 77.1 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 47.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 27.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Selden Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Selden
The current population in Selden is 21,604. The population has increased 10.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 21,604 | -0.5% |
| 2023 | 21,707 | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 21,759 | 2.3% |
| 2021 | 21,265 | -0.3% |
| 2020 | 21,338 | 6.2% |
| 2019 | 20,093 | 1.6% |
| 2018 | 19,770 | -0.8% |
| 2017 | 19,928 | -1.5% |
| 2016 | 20,226 | 0.5% |
| 2015 | 20,123 | -1.3% |
| 2014 | 20,390 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 20,474 | 2.5% |
| 2012 | 19,978 | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 19,750 | 0.8% |
| 2010 | 19,592 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Selden
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Selden is:
59.4% White with 12,841 White residents.
3.1% African American with 668 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
6.9% Asian with 1,484 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
1.2% Other with 249 Other residents.
3.8% Two Or More with 828 Two Or More residents.
25.6% Hispanic with 5,534 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Selden | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 59.4% | 52.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 3.1% | 13.4% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 6.9% | 9.0% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.8% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 25.6% | 19.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Selden
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Selden is 51.4% female with 11,095 female residents.
Selden is 48.6% male with 10,509 male residents.
| Gender | Selden | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 51.2% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.6% | 48.8% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Selden for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Selden completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Selden completed 9-12th grade.
35.0% of adults in Selden completed high school / ged.
16.0% of adults in Selden completed some college.
13.0% of adults in Selden completed associate's degree.
18.0% of adults in Selden completed bachelor's degree.
8.0% of adults in Selden completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Selden completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Selden completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Selden | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 35.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 16.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 13.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 18.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Selden, New York
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4.8% of households in Selden earn Less than $10,000.
1.3% of households in Selden earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.3% of households in Selden earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.9% of households in Selden earn $25,000 to $34,999.
6.0% of households in Selden earn $35,000 to $49,999.
13.0% of households in Selden earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.0% of households in Selden earn $75,000 to $99,999.
21.4% of households in Selden earn $100,000 to $149,999.
15.6% of households in Selden earn $150,000 to $199,999.
17.7% of households in Selden earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Selden | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.8% | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.3% | 3.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.3% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.9% | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 6.0% | 8.9% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.0% | 13.6% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.0% | 11.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 21.4% | 16.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 15.6% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 17.7% | 17.1% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
