At a Glance
Median Income
$146,574
$64,382 per capita
Home Value
$567,800
Zillow: $723,775
Median Rent
$2,058/mo
36.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
49.3%
88.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
2.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.8%
9.6% smoking rate
How Pearl River Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pearl River's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pearl River a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pearl River residents earn a median household income of $146,574 , which is 95% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $64,382. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 12,607 business establishments, including 835 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pearl River is $567,800 , 101% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $723,775. Median rent is $2,058/month, with 36.1% 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.
Education
49.3% of adults in Pearl River hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(46% above the national average).
88.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pearl River has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population16,282
Median Age40.1 yrs
Density2,398/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born17.8%
Veterans2.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$146,574
Per Capita$64,382
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty2.6%
County GDP$24,442M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,246
Housing
A+
Home Value$567,800
Rent$2,058
Ownership76.7%
Zillow$723,775
Housing Units6,048
Rent Burden36.1%
Health
Obesity26.8%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking9.6%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death5,423/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain47.2 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation280 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+49.3%
High School+88.9%
Graduate+22.7%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute29 min
Broadband89.2%
Internet Speed158 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries18
Did You Know?
The median home in Pearl River was built in 1959.
15.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.8% of the population has a disability.
17.8% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 158 Mbps.
There are 835 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.