Kiryas Joel, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Orange County County

1.7 /5.0
D Poor
36,572 Population 25,049/sq mi density
$43,171 Median Income $12,973 per capita
$685,800 Home Value $522,033 Zillow
$1,575 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.7 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$43,171 median income, 2.3% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$685,800 home value, $1,575/mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Kiryas Joel, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,171
43% below
$12,973 per capita
Home Value
$685,800
143% above
Zillow: $522,033
Median Rent
$1,575/mo
35% above
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.1%
82% below
74.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
36% below
37.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.9%
27% above
29.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Kiryas Joel Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Kiryas Joel's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
57%
Home Value
243%
Rent
135%
Poverty
300%
Bachelor's
18%
Unemployment
64%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kiryas Joel a Good Place to Live?

D
1.7 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kiryas Joel residents earn a median household income of $43,171 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $12,973. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 37.2% 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 Kiryas Joel is $685,800 , 143% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $522,033. Median rent is $1,575/month, with 51.0% 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 2003.

Education

6.1% of adults in Kiryas Joel hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% below the national average). 74.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kiryas Joel has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Data Overview

People

Population36,572
Median Age15.1 yrs
Density25,049/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born5.5%
Veterans0.4%

Economy

C+
Median Income$43,171
Per Capita$12,973
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty37.2%
County GDP$27,748M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,204

Housing

F
Home Value$685,800
Rent$1,575
Ownership35.0%
Zillow$522,033
Housing Units6,544
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity40.9%
Diabetes15.7%
Smoking29.9%
Heart Disease9.7%
Premature Death6,631/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain41.0 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation702 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+6.1%
High School+74.1%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 54% / D 46%
Commute22 min
Broadband24.0%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries19

Did You Know?

Kiryas Joel was founded in 1977.
The median home in Kiryas Joel was built in 2003.
10.1% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is New York Stewart International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
3.4% of the population has a disability.
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.