Living in Tarrytown, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Tarrytown · Census data 2020–2024
Tarrytown has 11,784 residents with a median age of 42. The median household income is $107,106 (25% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $685,300, the median rent is $2,121/month.
Tarrytown at a glance
- Population
- 11,784
- Median age
- 42State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $107,106State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $685,300State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,121/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 57.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 65.1%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Tarrytown a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 25% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 4.8%; a poverty rate of 7.9%.
Cons: Home values 62% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Tarrytown
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Tarrytown the median home value is $685,300, 106% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,121 per month, which is 28.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Tarrytown median household income
The median household income in Tarrytown is $107,106 and the income per person is $78,547. 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Tarrytown: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,653
- Owner-occupied
- 57.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 42.6%
- Vacant
- 5.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 2.14
Tarrytown demographics
- Population
- 11,784
- Median age
- 42
- Under 18
- 18%
- 65 and older
- 23.8%
- Households
- 5,353
- Foreign-born
- 18.1%
- Veterans
- 4.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Tarrytown ›
Education in Tarrytown
65.1% of adults 25 and older in Tarrytown have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 33.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Tarrytown
- Unemployment rate
- 4.8%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 24.1%
- Drive alone
- 49.8%
- Public transit
- 16.8%
- Walk to work
- 2.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.7%
Tarrytown vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarrytown | 11,784 | $107,106 | $685,300 | $2,121 |
| Irvington | 6,531 | $173,248 | $868,100 | $2,592 |
| Sleepy Hollow | 10,887 | $104,313 | $746,800 | $1,924 |
| Elmsford | 5,186 | $120,179 | $641,700 | $2,546 |
| Piermont | 2,514 | $140,450 | $652,900 | $1,910 |
| Grand View-on-Hudson | 226 | $154,338 | $1,067,000 | $3,464 |
| Nyack | 7,393 | $116,649 | $628,200 | $2,217 |
| Dobbs Ferry | 11,443 | $165,417 | $765,500 | $2,369 |
| Ardsley | 4,998 | $243,000 | $829,900 | $3,501 |
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What is the median household income in Tarrytown, NY?
The median household income in Tarrytown is $107,106, 25% 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 Tarrytown?
The median home value in Tarrytown is $685,300, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Tarrytown?
The median gross rent in Tarrytown is $2,121 per month, about 28.6% of household income.
Is Tarrytown, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 25% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 4.8%; a poverty rate of 7.9%. Minuses: home values 62% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
What is the median age in Tarrytown?
The median age in Tarrytown is 42 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Tarrytown?
The average commute to work in Tarrytown is 34 minutes; 24.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Tarrytown?
The unemployment rate in Tarrytown is 4.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Tarrytown?
65.1% of adults in Tarrytown 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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