Living in Pearl River, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pearl River · Census data 2020–2024
Pearl River has 16,155 residents with a median age of 41.9. The median household income is $145,063 (69% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $608,200, the median rent is $1,973/month.
Pearl River at a glance
- Population
- 16,155
- Median age
- 41.9State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $145,063State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $608,200State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,973/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 77.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 52.6%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Pearl River a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 69% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 7.3%.
Cons: Home values 44% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Pearl River
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pearl River the median home value is $608,200, 83% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,973 per month, which is 40.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,663 a month in housing costs.
Pearl River median household income
The median household income in Pearl River is $145,063 and the income per person is $67,254. 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Pearl River: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,214
- Owner-occupied
- 77.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.6%
- Vacant
- 3.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1961
- Average household size
- 2.66
Pearl River demographics
- Population
- 16,155
- Median age
- 41.9
- Under 18
- 22.4%
- 65 and older
- 18.9%
- Households
- 6,017
- Foreign-born
- 15.6%
- Veterans
- 2.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pearl River ›
Education in Pearl River
52.6% of adults 25 and older in Pearl River have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 20.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Pearl River
- Unemployment rate
- 2.6%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 15.9%
- Drive alone
- 71.4%
- Public transit
- 5.3%
- Walk to work
- 2.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.3%
Pearl River vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pearl River | 16,155 | $145,063 | $608,200 | $1,973 |
| Montvale | 8,901 | $178,269 | $709,700 | $2,053 |
| Nanuet | 19,799 | $117,167 | $532,500 | $2,308 |
| Park Ridge | 9,406 | $171,029 | $706,200 | $2,257 |
| Chestnut Ridge | 10,557 | $111,725 | $720,100 | $1,710 |
| Blauvelt | 5,406 | $174,255 | $644,600 | $2,410 |
| West Nyack | 3,681 | $137,206 | $558,100 | $2,196 |
| Old Tappan | 6,008 | $205,385 | $951,300 | $3,501 |
| River Vale | 10,058 | $213,666 | $775,000 | $1,455 |
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What is the median household income in Pearl River, NY?
The median household income in Pearl River is $145,063, 69% 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 Pearl River?
The median home value in Pearl River is $608,200, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Pearl River?
The median gross rent in Pearl River is $1,973 per month, about 40.7% of household income.
Is Pearl River, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 69% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 7.3%. Minuses: home values 44% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Pearl River?
The median age in Pearl River is 41.9 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Pearl River?
The average commute to work in Pearl River is 30 minutes; 15.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Pearl River?
The unemployment rate in Pearl River is 2.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Pearl River?
52.6% of adults in Pearl River 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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