At a Glance
Median Income
$98,801
$46,795 per capita
Home Value
$345,700
Zillow: $428,757
Median Rent
$1,730/mo
25.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,448/100K
3,052/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
53.0%
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
3.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.9%
9.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Firthcliffe Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Firthcliffe's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Firthcliffe 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
Firthcliffe residents earn a median household income of $98,801 , which is 31% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,795. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,900 business establishments, including 1,008 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Firthcliffe is $345,700 , 23% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $428,757. Median rent is $1,730/month, with 25.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Safety & Crime
Firthcliffe reports 1,448 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 281% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,052/100K.
Education
53.0% of adults in Firthcliffe hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% above the national average).
96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Firthcliffe has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population5,268
Median Age42.7 yrs
Density1,774/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$98,801
Per Capita$46,795
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$27,748M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,204
Housing
A+
Home Value$345,700
Rent$1,730
Ownership68.5%
Zillow$428,757
Housing Units2,272
Rent Burden25.7%
Crime
F
Violent1,448/100K
Property3,052/100K
Health
Obesity27.9%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking9.0%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death6,631/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain44.4 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation202 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+53.0%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+23.4%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 46%
Commute27 min
Broadband94.9%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries19
Did You Know?
The median home in Firthcliffe was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is New York Stewart International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 1,008 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 37 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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