Living in Kiryas Joel, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Kiryas Joel · Census data 2020–2024
Kiryas Joel has 38,916 residents with a median age of 15.7. The median household income is $50,032 (42% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $758,800, the median rent is $1,604/month.
Kiryas Joel at a glance
- Population
- 38,916
- Median age
- 15.7State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $50,032State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $758,800State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,604/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 33.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 5.7%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Kiryas Joel a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 2.2%.
Cons: Median household income 42% lower than the New York median; home values 79% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 37.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Kiryas Joel
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Kiryas Joel the median home value is $758,800, 128% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,604 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,616 a month in housing costs.
Kiryas Joel median household income
The median household income in Kiryas Joel is $50,032 and the income per person is $14,440. 37.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Kiryas Joel: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,084
- Owner-occupied
- 33.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 66.6%
- Vacant
- 7.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2006
- Average household size
- 5.08
Kiryas Joel demographics
- Population
- 38,916
- Median age
- 15.7
- Under 18
- 55.2%
- 65 and older
- 2.4%
- Households
- 7,505
- Foreign-born
- 5.3%
- Veterans
- 0.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Kiryas Joel ›
Education in Kiryas Joel
5.7% of adults 25 and older in Kiryas Joel have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 2.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Kiryas Joel
- Unemployment rate
- 2.2%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 14%
- Drive alone
- 35.4%
- Public transit
- 10.2%
- Walk to work
- 24.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 22.6%
Kiryas Joel vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiryas Joel | 38,916 | $50,032 | $758,800 | $1,604 |
| Monroe | 9,515 | $109,851 | $427,800 | $2,202 |
| Harriman | 2,586 | $83,488 | $270,000 | $2,061 |
| South Blooming Grove | 3,866 | $62,316 | $509,900 | $2,161 |
| Woodbury | 11,334 | $121,221 | $452,200 | $1,868 |
| Walton Park | 3,915 | $157,276 | $466,900 | $2,987 |
| Mountain Lodge Park | 1,669 | $60,734 | $210,100 | — |
| Chester | 4,033 | $100,514 | $330,200 | $2,010 |
| Washingtonville | 5,707 | $95,313 | $355,700 | $1,351 |
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What is the median household income in Kiryas Joel, NY?
The median household income in Kiryas Joel is $50,032, 42% lower 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 Kiryas Joel?
The median home value in Kiryas Joel is $758,800, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Kiryas Joel?
The median gross rent in Kiryas Joel is $1,604 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Kiryas Joel, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 2.2%. Minuses: median household income 42% lower than the New York median; home values 79% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 37.6%.
What is the median age in Kiryas Joel?
The median age in Kiryas Joel is 15.7 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Kiryas Joel?
The average commute to work in Kiryas Joel is 19 minutes; 14% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Kiryas Joel?
The unemployment rate in Kiryas Joel is 2.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Kiryas Joel?
5.7% of adults in Kiryas Joel 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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