Living in Thiells, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Thiells · Census data 2020–2024
Thiells has 4,475 residents with a median age of 39.8. The median household income is $133,623 (55% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $579,700, the median rent is $1,755/month.
Thiells at a glance
- Population
- 4,475
- Median age
- 39.8State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $133,623State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $579,700State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,755/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 93.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 41.4%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Thiells a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 55% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 2.5%.
Cons: Home values 37% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Thiells
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Thiells the median home value is $579,700, 74% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,755 per month, which is 42.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,546 a month in housing costs.
Thiells median household income
The median household income in Thiells is $133,623 and the income per person is $50,205. 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Thiells: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,483
- Owner-occupied
- 93.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 6.2%
- Vacant
- 4.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 3.15
Thiells demographics
- Population
- 4,475
- Median age
- 39.8
- Under 18
- 23.2%
- 65 and older
- 21.9%
- Households
- 1,421
- Foreign-born
- 7.9%
- Veterans
- 7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Thiells ›
Education in Thiells
41.4% of adults 25 and older in Thiells have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 17.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Thiells
- Unemployment rate
- 2.4%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 12.8%
- Drive alone
- 66.8%
- Public transit
- 1.9%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.5%
Thiells vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thiells | 4,475 | $133,623 | $579,700 | $1,755 |
| Mount Ivy | 8,121 | $83,778 | $278,100 | $1,882 |
| West Haverstraw | 10,711 | $86,301 | $377,200 | $1,803 |
| Stony Point | 12,728 | $125,667 | $506,500 | $1,749 |
| Pomona | 3,996 | $156,000 | $767,600 | $1,819 |
| New City | 34,458 | $173,046 | $650,700 | $2,242 |
| Haverstraw | 12,325 | $75,167 | $361,100 | $2,114 |
| Montrose | 3,717 | $145,320 | $422,700 | $2,244 |
| Verplanck | 650 | $98,091 | $447,700 | $1,850 |
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What is the median household income in Thiells, NY?
The median household income in Thiells is $133,623, 55% 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 Thiells?
The median home value in Thiells is $579,700, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Thiells?
The median gross rent in Thiells is $1,755 per month, about 42.2% of household income.
Is Thiells, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 55% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 2.5%. Minuses: home values 37% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Thiells?
The median age in Thiells is 39.8 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Thiells?
The average commute to work in Thiells is 32 minutes; 12.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Thiells?
The unemployment rate in Thiells is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Thiells?
41.4% of adults in Thiells 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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