Living in Tappan, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Tappan · Census data 2020–2024
Tappan has 6,687 residents with a median age of 44. The median household income is $174,286 (103% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $644,200, the median rent is $2,299/month.
Tappan at a glance
- Population
- 6,687
- Median age
- 44State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $174,286State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $644,200State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,299/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 93.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 59.8%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Tappan a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 103% higher than the New York median; a poverty rate of 2.6%.
Cons: Home values 52% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 7%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Tappan
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Tappan the median home value is $644,200, 94% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,299 per month, which is 42.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,823 a month in housing costs.
Tappan median household income
The median household income in Tappan is $174,286 and the income per person is $61,322. 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Tappan: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,340
- Owner-occupied
- 93.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 6.5%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 2.85
Tappan demographics
- Population
- 6,687
- Median age
- 44
- Under 18
- 19.4%
- 65 and older
- 21.3%
- Households
- 2,340
- Foreign-born
- 20.5%
- Veterans
- 3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Tappan ›
Education in Tappan
59.8% of adults 25 and older in Tappan have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 23.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Tappan
- Unemployment rate
- 7%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 11.5%
- Drive alone
- 71.7%
- Public transit
- 6.2%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.8%
Tappan vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tappan | 6,687 | $174,286 | $644,200 | $2,299 |
| Northvale | 4,829 | $127,625 | $592,400 | $1,932 |
| Sparkill | 1,483 | $250,001 | $653,900 | — |
| Orangeburg | 4,529 | $106,906 | $646,400 | $1,292 |
| Old Tappan | 6,008 | $205,385 | $951,300 | $3,501 |
| Piermont | 2,514 | $140,450 | $652,900 | $1,910 |
| Norwood | 5,724 | $178,311 | $709,100 | $2,094 |
| Harrington Park | 4,954 | $180,500 | $776,900 | $1,414 |
| Blauvelt | 5,406 | $174,255 | $644,600 | $2,410 |
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What is the median household income in Tappan, NY?
The median household income in Tappan is $174,286, 103% 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 Tappan?
The median home value in Tappan is $644,200, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Tappan?
The median gross rent in Tappan is $2,299 per month, about 42.2% of household income.
Is Tappan, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 103% higher than the New York median; a poverty rate of 2.6%. Minuses: home values 52% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 7%.
What is the median age in Tappan?
The median age in Tappan is 44 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Tappan?
The average commute to work in Tappan is 33 minutes; 11.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Tappan?
The unemployment rate in Tappan is 7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Tappan?
59.8% of adults in Tappan 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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