Briarcliff Manor, NY

New York · Metropolitan Area

Briarcliff Manor is a small city in New York with a population of 7,333. Residents earn $226,053 per year, which is 201% above the national average.

4.9 /5.0
A+ Excellent
7,333 Population 1,222/sq mi density
$226,053 Median Income $110,877 per capita
$850,500 Home Value $1,068,573 Zillow
$2,309 Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.9 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$226,053 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$850,500 home value, $2,309/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
79.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $226,053
201% higher than US avg
Home Value $850,500
202% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 79.1%
135% higher than US avg
Median Rent $2,309
99% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 21.2%
34% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.8%
50% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.1%
75% lower than US avg

How Briarcliff Manor Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population7,333
Median Age49.6 yrs
Density1,222/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 76%

Economy

A+
Median Income$226,053
Per Capita$110,877
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$120,154M
Commute34 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$850,500
Rent$2,309
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$1,068,573

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity21.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression16.8%
Heart Disease3.7%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI36 (Good)
Rain47.8 in/yr
Elevation449 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+79.1%
High School+95.1%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 37% / D 63%
Commute34 min
EV Stations4
Libraries45

Is Briarcliff Manor a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Briarcliff Manor receives an overall livability score of 4.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Briarcliff Manor stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Briarcliff Manor is $226,053, which is significantly higher than the national average — 201% above $75,149. This places Briarcliff Manor among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. Only 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Briarcliff Manor is $850,500, making it a premium housing market at 202% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,309 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Briarcliff Manor is a highly educated community — 79.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 95.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Briarcliff Manor experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Briarcliff Manor has a population of 7,333 with a density of 1,222 people per square mile. The median age is 49.6 years, 28% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (75.8%), with 1.3% Black.

Population

7,333
Total Population
1,222
People / sq mi
49.6yrs
Median Age
28% above US avg
6.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.6%
Female 48.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Briarcliff Manor vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only83.9%
7% above US avg
Spanish16.1%
20% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Briarcliff Manor vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Briarcliff Manor is $226,053, which is 201% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Income: Briarcliff Manor vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$226,053
201% above US avg
Per Capita Income$110,877
Avg Weekly Wage$1,814
IRS Avg AGI$188,224

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.8%
50% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.1%
75% below US avg
Establishments (County)37,722
County GDP$120,154M

Business (County)

Restaurants2,631
Healthcare3,441
Retail3,365
Manufacturing485

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$20,623
489% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.42%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time34.0 min
Work from Home21.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Briarcliff Manor is $850,500, 202% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $2,309 (99% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $1,068,573.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$850,500
202% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$1,068,573
Median List Price$995,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$995,000
$/Sq Ft$331
Homes Sold4
Sale-to-List Ratio99.7%
Price Drops20.0%
Inventory5

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$2,309
99% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,215
1 Bedroom$1,315
2 Bedrooms$1,579
3 Bedrooms$1,976
4 Bedrooms$2,193

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied82.7%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$20,623
489% above US avg
Effective Rate2.42%
In Briarcliff Manor, 21.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 16.8% report depression. 14.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Briarcliff Manor vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity21.2%
34% below US avg
Diabetes6.4%
Heart Disease3.7%
High Blood Pressure22.2%
Asthma8.9%
COPD3.2%
Stroke1.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.3%
Physical Inactivity14.4%
Depression16.8%
Mental Distress12.7%
Physical Distress8.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.8%
Checkup Rate78.7%
Premature Death4,881/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.3/10
Exercise Access99.7%
Healthcare Facilities3,441

Crime Rates: Briarcliff Manor vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)36

Safety Score

Briarcliff Manor has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 47.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.0°F
4% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall47.8 inches
26% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation449 ft (137 m)
Area6.0 sq mi (15.5 km²)
Population Density1,222/sq mi
Coordinates41.1403°N, 73.8475°W
County FIPS36119
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 79.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (135% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 26.3-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 36.9%
D 63.1%

Winner: Democrat by 26.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+79.1%
135% above US avg
High School+95.1%
School Test Score5.39
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density1,222/sq mi
Total Area6.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations4
Alt Fuel Stations4
Public Libraries45
Healthcare Facilities3,441
Restaurants2,631
Retail Stores3,365

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)36

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute34.0 min
Work from Home21.9%

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