Living in Blauvelt, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Blauvelt · Census data 2020–2024
Blauvelt has 5,406 residents with a median age of 38.7. The median household income is $174,255 (103% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $644,600, the median rent is $2,410/month.
Blauvelt at a glance
- Population
- 5,406
- Median age
- 38.7State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $174,255State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $644,600State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,410/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 97.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 55.5%
- Average commute
- 42 min
Is Blauvelt a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 103% higher than the New York median; a poverty rate of 6.6%.
Cons: Home values 52% higher than the state median; an average commute of 42 minutes; unemployment of 6.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Blauvelt
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Blauvelt the median home value is $644,600, 94% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,410 per month, which is 47.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Blauvelt median household income
The median household income in Blauvelt is $174,255 and the income per person is $61,828. 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Blauvelt: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,638
- Owner-occupied
- 97.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 2.6%
- Vacant
- 4.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1961
- Average household size
- 3.20
Blauvelt demographics
- Population
- 5,406
- Median age
- 38.7
- Under 18
- 19.4%
- 65 and older
- 17.4%
- Households
- 1,566
- Foreign-born
- 13.2%
- Veterans
- 6.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Blauvelt ›
Education in Blauvelt
55.5% of adults 25 and older in Blauvelt have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 23.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Blauvelt
- Unemployment rate
- 6.7%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 42 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 11.2%
- Drive alone
- 74.8%
- Public transit
- 6.5%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.1%
Blauvelt vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blauvelt | 5,406 | $174,255 | $644,600 | $2,410 |
| Orangeburg | 4,529 | $106,906 | $646,400 | $1,292 |
| West Nyack | 3,681 | $137,206 | $558,100 | $2,196 |
| Grand View-on-Hudson | 226 | $154,338 | $1,067,000 | $3,464 |
| Nyack | 7,393 | $116,649 | $628,200 | $2,217 |
| Pearl River | 16,155 | $145,063 | $608,200 | $1,973 |
| Piermont | 2,514 | $140,450 | $652,900 | $1,910 |
| Sparkill | 1,483 | $250,001 | $653,900 | — |
| Tappan | 6,687 | $174,286 | $644,200 | $2,299 |
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What is the median household income in Blauvelt, NY?
The median household income in Blauvelt is $174,255, 103% higher than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Blauvelt?
The median home value in Blauvelt is $644,600, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Blauvelt?
The median gross rent in Blauvelt is $2,410 per month, about 47.8% of household income.
Is Blauvelt, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 103% higher than the New York median; a poverty rate of 6.6%. Minuses: home values 52% higher than the state median; an average commute of 42 minutes; unemployment of 6.7%.
What is the median age in Blauvelt?
The median age in Blauvelt is 38.7 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Blauvelt?
The average commute to work in Blauvelt is 42 minutes; 11.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Blauvelt?
The unemployment rate in Blauvelt is 6.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Blauvelt?
55.5% of adults in Blauvelt have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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