Living in Tillson, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Tillson · Census data 2020–2024
Tillson has 1,530 residents with a median age of 58.6. The median household income is $98,750 (15% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $298,300, the median rent is $1,528/month.
Tillson at a glance
- Population
- 1,530
- Median age
- 58.6State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $98,750State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $298,300State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,528/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 85.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Tillson a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 15% higher than the New York median; home values 30% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 1.6%; a poverty rate of 5.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Tillson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Tillson the median home value is $298,300, 10% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,528 per month, which is 42.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,968 a month in housing costs.
Tillson median household income
The median household income in Tillson is $98,750 and the income per person is $42,746. 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Tillson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 588
- Owner-occupied
- 85.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.5%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 2.60
Tillson demographics
- Population
- 1,530
- Median age
- 58.6
- Under 18
- 13.9%
- 65 and older
- 42.2%
- Households
- 588
- Foreign-born
- 30.6%
- Veterans
- 2.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Tillson ›
Education in Tillson
34% of adults 25 and older in Tillson have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 18.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Tillson
- Unemployment rate
- 1.6%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 12.8%
- Drive alone
- 81.8%
- Public transit
- 1.4%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.5%
Tillson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tillson | 1,530 | $98,750 | $298,300 | $1,528 |
| Rosendale | 962 | $70,858 | $263,300 | $1,343 |
| Rifton | 541 | $2,499 | $227,800 | — |
| Stone Ridge | 1,884 | $127,601 | $501,400 | — |
| Hurley | 3,346 | $90,152 | $357,800 | $1,172 |
| New Paltz | 8,314 | $52,774 | $414,500 | $1,672 |
| Hillside | 911 | $141,964 | $469,000 | — |
| Port Ewen | 3,426 | $79,386 | $284,100 | $1,681 |
| Hyde Park | 1,983 | $86,250 | $325,500 | $987 |
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What is the median household income in Tillson, NY?
The median household income in Tillson is $98,750, 15% 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 Tillson?
The median home value in Tillson is $298,300, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Tillson?
The median gross rent in Tillson is $1,528 per month, about 42.8% of household income.
Is Tillson, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 15% higher than the New York median; home values 30% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 1.6%; a poverty rate of 5.5%.
What is the median age in Tillson?
The median age in Tillson is 58.6 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Tillson?
The average commute to work in Tillson is 20 minutes; 12.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Tillson?
The unemployment rate in Tillson is 1.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Tillson?
34% of adults in Tillson 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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