Living in Jericho, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Jericho · Census data 2020–2024
Jericho has 13,759 residents with a median age of 43.5. The median household income is $167,935 (95% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $948,400, the median rent is $2,661/month.
Jericho at a glance
- Population
- 13,759
- Median age
- 43.5State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $167,935State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $948,400State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,661/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 79.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 70.5%
- Average commute
- 41 min
Is Jericho a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 95% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 7.3%.
Cons: Home values 124% higher than the state median; an average commute of 41 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Jericho
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Jericho the median home value is $948,400, 185% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,661 per month, which is 38.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Jericho median household income
The median household income in Jericho is $167,935 and the income per person is $74,401. 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Jericho: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,440
- Owner-occupied
- 79.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.4%
- Vacant
- 3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1960
- Average household size
- 3.13
Jericho demographics
- Population
- 13,759
- Median age
- 43.5
- Under 18
- 26.5%
- 65 and older
- 20.2%
- Households
- 4,306
- Foreign-born
- 38.4%
- Veterans
- 3.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Jericho ›
Education in Jericho
70.5% of adults 25 and older in Jericho have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 39.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Jericho
- Unemployment rate
- 4.1%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 41 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 18.7%
- Drive alone
- 57.4%
- Public transit
- 15.1%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.3%
Jericho vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jericho | 13,759 | $167,935 | $948,400 | $2,661 |
| Hicksville | 43,780 | $144,471 | $634,100 | $3,113 |
| Brookville | 2,941 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | — |
| New Cassel | 14,551 | $155,443 | $509,100 | $2,134 |
| Muttontown | 3,505 | $250,001 | $1,914,800 | — |
| Syosset | 18,433 | $187,273 | $874,300 | $3,036 |
| Old Westbury | 4,241 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| Salisbury | 12,412 | $162,478 | $664,300 | — |
| Westbury | 15,808 | $145,185 | $626,500 | $1,779 |
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What is the median household income in Jericho, NY?
The median household income in Jericho is $167,935, 95% 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 Jericho?
The median home value in Jericho is $948,400, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Jericho?
The median gross rent in Jericho is $2,661 per month, about 38.6% of household income.
Is Jericho, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 95% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 7.3%. Minuses: home values 124% higher than the state median; an average commute of 41 minutes.
What is the median age in Jericho?
The median age in Jericho is 43.5 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Jericho?
The average commute to work in Jericho is 41 minutes; 18.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Jericho?
The unemployment rate in Jericho is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Jericho?
70.5% of adults in Jericho 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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