Living in Pomona, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pomona · Census data 2020–2024
Pomona has 3,996 residents with a median age of 29.2. The median household income is $156,000 (81% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $767,600, the median rent is $1,819/month.
Pomona at a glance
- Population
- 3,996
- Median age
- 29.2State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $156,000State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $767,600State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,819/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 94.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 56.9%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Pomona a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 81% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 2.2%.
Cons: Home values 81% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Pomona
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pomona the median home value is $767,600, 131% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,819 per month, which is 22.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Pomona median household income
The median household income in Pomona is $156,000 and the income per person is $54,209. 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Pomona: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,060
- Owner-occupied
- 94.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 5.7%
- Vacant
- 3.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 3.81
Pomona demographics
- Population
- 3,996
- Median age
- 29.2
- Under 18
- 33.4%
- 65 and older
- 14.9%
- Households
- 1,022
- Foreign-born
- 17.2%
- Veterans
- 0.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pomona ›
Education in Pomona
56.9% of adults 25 and older in Pomona have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 29.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Pomona
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 18%
- Drive alone
- 57.7%
- Public transit
- 6.7%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.6%
Pomona vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pomona | 3,996 | $156,000 | $767,600 | $1,819 |
| Mount Ivy | 8,121 | $83,778 | $278,100 | $1,882 |
| Thiells | 4,475 | $133,623 | $579,700 | $1,755 |
| Wesley Hills | 6,196 | $209,345 | $909,800 | $1,866 |
| New Hempstead | 5,472 | $126,165 | $816,600 | $1,691 |
| New Square | 9,803 | $31,443 | $662,400 | $1,799 |
| West Haverstraw | 10,711 | $86,301 | $377,200 | $1,803 |
| Stony Point | 12,728 | $125,667 | $506,500 | $1,749 |
| New City | 34,458 | $173,046 | $650,700 | $2,242 |
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What is the median household income in Pomona, NY?
The median household income in Pomona is $156,000, 81% 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 Pomona?
The median home value in Pomona is $767,600, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Pomona?
The median gross rent in Pomona is $1,819 per month, about 22.6% of household income.
Is Pomona, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 81% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 2.2%. Minuses: home values 81% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes.
What is the median age in Pomona?
The median age in Pomona is 29.2 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Pomona?
The average commute to work in Pomona is 35 minutes; 18% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Pomona?
The unemployment rate in Pomona is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Pomona?
56.9% of adults in Pomona 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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