Living in Thornwood, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Thornwood · Census data 2020–2024
Thornwood has 4,140 residents with a median age of 39.8. The median household income is $170,398 (98% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $650,400, the median rent is $2,550/month.
Thornwood at a glance
- Population
- 4,140
- Median age
- 39.8State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $170,398State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $650,400State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,550/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 86.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 47.6%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Thornwood a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 98% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 2.8%.
Cons: Home values 53% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Thornwood
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Thornwood the median home value is $650,400, 95% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,550 per month, which is 35.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,958 a month in housing costs.
Thornwood median household income
The median household income in Thornwood is $170,398 and the income per person is $67,533. 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Thornwood: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,488
- Owner-occupied
- 86.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.8%
- Vacant
- 4.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1961
- Average household size
- 2.86
Thornwood demographics
- Population
- 4,140
- Median age
- 39.8
- Under 18
- 21.8%
- 65 and older
- 18.1%
- Households
- 1,423
- Foreign-born
- 16%
- Veterans
- 4.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Thornwood ›
Education in Thornwood
47.6% of adults 25 and older in Thornwood have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 21.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Thornwood
- Unemployment rate
- 1.8%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 20.3%
- Drive alone
- 64.2%
- Public transit
- 12%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.2%
Thornwood vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornwood | 4,140 | $170,398 | $650,400 | $2,550 |
| Pleasantville | 7,371 | $136,406 | $824,200 | $2,058 |
| Hawthorne | 4,878 | $140,856 | $692,200 | $3,250 |
| Chappaqua | 3,046 | $241,432 | $781,100 | $2,374 |
| Valhalla | 2,937 | $134,037 | $663,500 | $3,167 |
| Armonk | 4,429 | $230,357 | $1,073,300 | $3,138 |
| Briarcliff Manor | 7,519 | $229,732 | $880,300 | $2,433 |
| Elmsford | 5,186 | $120,179 | $641,700 | $2,546 |
| Sleepy Hollow | 10,887 | $104,313 | $746,800 | $1,924 |
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What is the median household income in Thornwood, NY?
The median household income in Thornwood is $170,398, 98% 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 Thornwood?
The median home value in Thornwood is $650,400, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Thornwood?
The median gross rent in Thornwood is $2,550 per month, about 35.1% of household income.
Is Thornwood, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 98% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 2.8%. Minuses: home values 53% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Thornwood?
The median age in Thornwood is 39.8 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Thornwood?
The average commute to work in Thornwood is 32 minutes; 20.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Thornwood?
The unemployment rate in Thornwood is 1.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Thornwood?
47.6% of adults in Thornwood 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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