Living in Firthcliffe, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Firthcliffe · Census data 2020–2024
Firthcliffe has 5,432 residents with a median age of 39.9. The median household income is $101,250 (18% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $407,400, the median rent is $1,831/month.
Firthcliffe at a glance
- Population
- 5,432
- Median age
- 39.9State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $101,250State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $407,400State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,831/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 65.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 49.1%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Firthcliffe a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 18% higher than the New York median; home values 4% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 7.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Firthcliffe
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Firthcliffe the median home value is $407,400, 22% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,831 per month, which is 28.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,772 a month in housing costs.
Firthcliffe median household income
The median household income in Firthcliffe is $101,250 and the income per person is $48,286. 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Firthcliffe: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,297
- Owner-occupied
- 65.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.7%
- Vacant
- 4.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 2.45
Firthcliffe demographics
- Population
- 5,432
- Median age
- 39.9
- Under 18
- 22.1%
- 65 and older
- 18.8%
- Households
- 2,203
- Foreign-born
- 6.8%
- Veterans
- 5.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Firthcliffe ›
Education in Firthcliffe
49.1% of adults 25 and older in Firthcliffe have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 22.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Firthcliffe
- Unemployment rate
- 2.9%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 13.2%
- Drive alone
- 70.4%
- Public transit
- 2.1%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.7%
Firthcliffe vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firthcliffe | 5,432 | $101,250 | $407,400 | $1,831 |
| Cornwall-on-Hudson | 3,037 | $140,208 | $471,200 | $1,471 |
| Vails Gate | 3,052 | $70,688 | $310,100 | $1,616 |
| New Windsor | 8,919 | $81,340 | $345,200 | $1,666 |
| Salisbury Mills | 293 | $142,426 | $471,400 | — |
| Newburgh | 28,519 | $56,960 | $247,900 | $1,454 |
| Cold Spring | 1,863 | $117,292 | $600,100 | $1,777 |
| Nelsonville | 714 | $153,750 | $599,700 | $1,902 |
| Beaver Dam Lake | 3,627 | $120,755 | $425,200 | — |
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What is the median household income in Firthcliffe, NY?
The median household income in Firthcliffe is $101,250, 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 Firthcliffe?
The median home value in Firthcliffe is $407,400, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Firthcliffe?
The median gross rent in Firthcliffe is $1,831 per month, about 28.3% of household income.
Is Firthcliffe, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 18% higher than the New York median; home values 4% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 7.4%.
What is the median age in Firthcliffe?
The median age in Firthcliffe is 39.9 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Firthcliffe?
The average commute to work in Firthcliffe is 26 minutes; 13.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Firthcliffe?
The unemployment rate in Firthcliffe is 2.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Firthcliffe?
49.1% of adults in Firthcliffe 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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