Selden is a city in New York state in USA with a population of 21338 residents.. The poverty rate of Selden is 5.5%, which is 61% lower than national average. The typical household in Selden earns $93262 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 23.6% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Selden, only 94% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Selden remained 5.1%, which is 9% higher than national rate. Nearly 1 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Selden, only 26% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 32% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Selden is 134, which is 34% higher than national average. Median home value in Selden is $342500 , which is 49% higher than national average. While median income in Selden remained $93262, which is 38% higher than national average. Not only are incomes low in the town, but it also has a high cost of living, meaning a dollar does not go as far as it might elsewhere.