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Pearl River, NY
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Pearl River, NY
At a Glance
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)
Is Pearl River a Good Place to Live?
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 1.8% (50% 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 $689,570. 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.
Safety & Crime
Pearl River reports 485 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 28% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,001/100K.
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 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.