Living in Sparkill, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sparkill · Census data 2020–2024
Sparkill has 1,483 residents with a median age of 41.2. The median household income is $250,001 (191% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $653,900.
Sparkill is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Sparkill at a glance
- Population
- 1,483
- Median age
- 41.2State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $250,001State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $653,900State: $423,800
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 68.8%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Sparkill a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 191% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 1.6%.
Cons: Home values 54% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Sparkill
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sparkill the median home value is $653,900, 97% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,860 a month in housing costs.
Sparkill median household income
The median household income in Sparkill is $250,001 and the income per person is $75,097. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Sparkill: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 499
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 9.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 3.27
Sparkill demographics
- Population
- 1,483
- Median age
- 41.2
- Under 18
- 25.4%
- 65 and older
- 10.3%
- Households
- 453
- Foreign-born
- 13.4%
- Veterans
- 1.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sparkill ›
Education in Sparkill
68.8% of adults 25 and older in Sparkill have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 27% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sparkill
- Unemployment rate
- 1.6%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 24.1%
- Drive alone
- 67.9%
- Public transit
- 2.2%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Sparkill vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sparkill | 1,483 | $250,001 | $653,900 | — |
| Tappan | 6,687 | $174,286 | $644,200 | $2,299 |
| Northvale | 4,829 | $127,625 | $592,400 | $1,932 |
| Orangeburg | 4,529 | $106,906 | $646,400 | $1,292 |
| Piermont | 2,514 | $140,450 | $652,900 | $1,910 |
| Grand View-on-Hudson | 226 | $154,338 | $1,067,000 | $3,464 |
| Old Tappan | 6,008 | $205,385 | $951,300 | $3,501 |
| Blauvelt | 5,406 | $174,255 | $644,600 | $2,410 |
| Norwood | 5,724 | $178,311 | $709,100 | $2,094 |
More for people moving to Sparkill
Sparkill ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Sparkill: FAQ
What is the median household income in Sparkill, NY?
The median household income in Sparkill is $250,001, 191% 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 Sparkill?
The median home value in Sparkill is $653,900, compared with $423,800 in New York.
Is Sparkill, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 191% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 1.6%. Minuses: home values 54% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Sparkill?
The median age in Sparkill is 41.2 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Sparkill?
The average commute to work in Sparkill is 27 minutes; 24.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sparkill?
The unemployment rate in Sparkill is 1.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sparkill?
68.8% of adults in Sparkill 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.
Last updated: