North Great River, NY

New York · Metropolitan Area

North Great River is a small town in New York with a population of 3,638. Residents earn $146,250 per year, which is 95% above the national average.

4.4 /5.0
A Great
3,638 Population 1,548/sq mi density
$146,250 Median Income $58,267 per capita
$488,900 Home Value
$2,418 Median Rent
53°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$146,250 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$488,900 home value, $2,418/mo rent
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $146,250
95% higher than US avg
Home Value $488,900
73% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 29.0%
14% lower than US avg
Median Rent $2,418
108% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 29.4%
8% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.9%
75% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.9%
85% lower than US avg

How North Great River Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population3,638
Median Age47.4 yrs
Density1,548/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 65%

Economy

A+
Median Income$146,250
Per Capita$58,267
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$130,222M
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$488,900
Rent$2,418
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity29.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression17.8%
Heart Disease4.5%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
AQI36 (Good)
Rain46.0 in/yr
Elevation16 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+29.0%
High School+92.3%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute29 min
Libraries63

Is North Great River a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, North Great River receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. North Great River stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in North Great River is $146,250, which is significantly higher than the national average — 95% above $75,149. This places North Great River among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.9%. Only 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in North Great River is $488,900, making it a premium housing market at 73% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,418 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

29.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

North Great River experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches, including 31.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

North Great River has a population of 3,638 with a density of 1,548 people per square mile. The median age is 47.4 years, 22% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (65.2%), with 1.6% Hispanic, 3.6% Black.

Population

3,638
Total Population
1,548
People / sq mi
47.4yrs
Median Age
22% above US avg
2.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.5%
Female 49.5%

Race & Ethnicity

North Great River vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only82.9%
6% above US avg
Spanish17.1%
28% above US avg

Social Characteristics

North Great River vs U.S. Average

The median household income in North Great River is $146,250, which is 95% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: North Great River vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$146,250
95% above US avg
Per Capita Income$58,267
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
IRS Avg AGI$139,155

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.9%
75% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.9%
85% below US avg
Establishments (County)56,397
County GDP$130,222M

Business (County)

Restaurants3,828
Healthcare6,152
Retail5,602
Manufacturing820

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$15,590
345% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.19%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.9 min
Work from Home10.3%

Walkability

The median home value in North Great River is $488,900, 73% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $2,418 (108% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$488,900
73% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$763
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio96.9%
Price Drops0.0%

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$2,418
108% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,215
1 Bedroom$1,315
2 Bedrooms$1,579
3 Bedrooms$1,976
4 Bedrooms$2,193

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied80.6%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$15,590
345% above US avg
Effective Rate3.19%
In North Great River, 29.4% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 17.8% report depression. 22.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: North Great River vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity29.4%
8% below US avg
Diabetes7.7%
Heart Disease4.5%
High Blood Pressure26.9%
Asthma10.5%
COPD4.7%
Stroke2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.1%
Physical Inactivity22.4%
Depression17.8%
Mental Distress16.2%
Physical Distress11.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.9%
Checkup Rate79.0%
Premature Death4,800/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.9/10
Exercise Access98.6%
Healthcare Facilities6,152

Crime Rates: North Great River vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)76

Safety Score

North Great River has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 46.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.1°F
2% below US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall46.0 inches
21% above US avg
Snowfall31.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area2.4 sq mi (6.1 km²)
Population Density1,548/sq mi
Coordinates40.7562°N, 73.1631°W
County FIPS36059
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 29.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (14% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 4.2-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 52.1%
D 47.9%

Winner: Republican by 4.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+29.0%
14% below US avg
High School+92.3%
School Test Score5.39
B Education Grade (3.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density1,548/sq mi
Total Area2.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries63
Healthcare Facilities6,152
Restaurants3,828
Retail Stores5,602

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)76

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.9 min
Work from Home10.3%

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