Living in Cedarhurst, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Cedarhurst · Census data 2020–2024
Cedarhurst has 7,320 residents with a median age of 33.4. The median household income is $101,572 (18% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $861,900, the median rent is $2,214/month.
Cedarhurst at a glance
- Population
- 7,320
- Median age
- 33.4State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $101,572State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $861,900State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,214/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 66.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 46.8%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Cedarhurst a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 18% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 4.8%; a poverty rate of 6.4%.
Cons: Home values 103% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Cedarhurst
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Cedarhurst the median home value is $861,900, 159% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,214 per month, which is 38.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,966 a month in housing costs.
Cedarhurst median household income
The median household income in Cedarhurst is $101,572 and the income per person is $49,730. 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Cedarhurst: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,803
- Owner-occupied
- 66.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.3%
- Vacant
- 4.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1953
- Average household size
- 2.72
Cedarhurst demographics
- Population
- 7,320
- Median age
- 33.4
- Under 18
- 25.2%
- 65 and older
- 15.6%
- Households
- 2,681
- Foreign-born
- 19.4%
- Veterans
- 0.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Cedarhurst ›
Education in Cedarhurst
46.8% of adults 25 and older in Cedarhurst have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 33.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Cedarhurst
- Unemployment rate
- 4.8%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 9.8%
- Drive alone
- 66.5%
- Public transit
- 6.8%
- Walk to work
- 4.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.5%
Cedarhurst vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedarhurst | 7,320 | $101,572 | $861,900 | $2,214 |
| Woodmere | 18,061 | $172,537 | $975,400 | $2,720 |
| Woodsburgh | 830 | $248,750 | $1,625,000 | — |
| Hewlett Neck | 519 | $250,001 | $1,375,000 | — |
| Inwood | 12,235 | $94,342 | $680,300 | $1,977 |
| Lawrence | 6,778 | $170,000 | $1,623,200 | $1,943 |
| Hewlett Bay Park | 428 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Hewlett | 7,570 | $140,765 | $654,500 | $2,067 |
| South Valley Stream | 6,512 | $145,000 | $656,800 | $1,503 |
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What is the median household income in Cedarhurst, NY?
The median household income in Cedarhurst is $101,572, 18% 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 Cedarhurst?
The median home value in Cedarhurst is $861,900, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Cedarhurst?
The median gross rent in Cedarhurst is $2,214 per month, about 38.7% of household income.
Is Cedarhurst, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 18% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 4.8%; a poverty rate of 6.4%. Minuses: home values 103% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
What is the median age in Cedarhurst?
The median age in Cedarhurst is 33.4 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Cedarhurst?
The average commute to work in Cedarhurst is 34 minutes; 9.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Cedarhurst?
The unemployment rate in Cedarhurst is 4.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Cedarhurst?
46.8% of adults in Cedarhurst 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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