At a Glance
Median Income
$175,078
$106,410 per capita
Home Value
$965,400
Zillow: $1,544,277
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
529/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
74.7%
98.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
1.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
20.2%
5.9% smoking rate
How Demarest Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Demarest's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Demarest a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Demarest residents earn a median household income of $175,078 , which is 133% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $106,410. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 20,374 business establishments, including 1,968 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Demarest is $965,400 , 242% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,544,277. Median rent is $3,501/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Safety & Crime
Demarest reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 529/100K.
Education
74.7% of adults in Demarest hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(122% above the national average).
98.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Demarest has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population4,916
Median Age45.9 yrs
Density2,375/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born32.5%
Veterans1.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$175,078
Per Capita$106,410
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty1.2%
County GDP$58,323M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,359
Housing
B+
Home Value$965,400
Rent$3,501
Ownership89.7%
Zillow$1,544,277
Housing Units1,743
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property529/100K
Health
Obesity20.2%
Diabetes6.4%
Smoking5.9%
Heart Disease3.4%
Premature Death9,451/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain47.1 in/yr
Elevation69 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+74.7%
High School+98.8%
Graduate+37.7%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 27% / D 73%
Commute41 min
Broadband96.9%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries35
Did You Know?
Demarest was founded in 1903.
The median home in Demarest was built in 1963.
20.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.515 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
5.8% of the population has a disability.
32.5% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 1,968 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 53 fatal vehicle crashes.