At a Glance
Median Income
$43,171
$12,973 per capita
Home Value
$685,800
Zillow: $522,033
Median Rent
$1,575/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,448/100K
3,052/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.1%
74.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
37.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.9%
29.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kiryas Joel a Good Place to Live?
D
1.5 / 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 1.2% (67% 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.
Safety & Crime
Kiryas Joel 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
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 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
Population36,572
Median Age15.1 yrs
Density25,049/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.4%
Economy
C+
Median Income$43,171
Per Capita$12,973
Unemployment1.2%
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%
Crime
F
Violent1,448/100K
Property3,052/100K
Health
Obesity40.9%
Diabetes15.7%
Smoking29.9%
Heart Disease9.7%
Premature Death6,631/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain44.4 in/yr
AQI36 (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.
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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