At a Glance
Median Income
$180,072
$76,809 per capita
Home Value
$923,600
Zillow: $1,206,341
Median Rent
$3,098/mo
37.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
22/100K
356/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
68.7%
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
1.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.1%
6.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Jericho Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Jericho's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Jericho a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Jericho residents earn a median household income of $180,072 , which is 140% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $76,809. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 56,397 business establishments, including 3,828 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Jericho is $923,600 , 228% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,206,341. Median rent is $3,098/month, with 37.4% 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 1960.
Safety & Crime
Jericho reports 22 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 94% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 356/100K.
Education
68.7% of adults in Jericho hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(104% above the national average).
94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Jericho has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population14,117
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density3,565/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$180,072
Per Capita$76,809
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
Housing
B+
Home Value$923,600
Rent$3,098
Ownership81.7%
Zillow$1,206,341
Housing Units4,527
Rent Burden37.4%
Crime
F
Violent22/100K
Property356/100K
Health
Obesity21.1%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking6.8%
Heart Disease3.8%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain45.3 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation172 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+68.7%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+35.8%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute42 min
Broadband95.5%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in Jericho was built in 1960.
15.3% of residents use public transit to commute.
18.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 3,828 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 76 fatal vehicle crashes.
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