Piermont, NY

New York · Metropolitan Area

Piermont is a small town in New York with a population of 2,434. Residents earn $130,263 per year, which is 73% above the national average.

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
2,434 Population 3,633/sq mi density
$130,263 Median Income $75,833 per capita
$615,700 Home Value $796,154 Zillow
$1,964 Median Rent
53°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$130,263 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$615,700 home value, $1,964/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
64.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $130,263
73% higher than US avg
Home Value $615,700
118% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 64.6%
92% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,964
69% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 24.3%
24% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.5%
25% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Piermont Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,434
Median Age50.9 yrs
Density3,633/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 85%

Economy

A+
Median Income$130,263
Per Capita$75,833
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$120,154M
Commute37 min

Housing

A
Home Value$615,700
Rent$1,964
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$796,154

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity24.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression17.4%
Heart Disease3.7%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
AQI36 (Good)
Rain51.2 in/yr
Elevation9 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+64.6%
High School+96.2%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 37% / D 63%
Commute37 min
Libraries45

Is Piermont a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Piermont receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Piermont stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Piermont is $130,263, which is significantly higher than the national average — 73% above $75,149. This places Piermont among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 4.5%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Piermont is $615,700, making it a premium housing market at 118% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,964 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Piermont is a highly educated community — 64.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 96.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Piermont experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches, including 32.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Piermont has a population of 2,434 with a density of 3,633 people per square mile. The median age is 50.9 years, 31% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (85%), with 1.1% Black.

Population

2,434
Total Population
3,633
People / sq mi
50.9yrs
Median Age
31% above US avg
0.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 55.3%
Female 44.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Piermont vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only85.2%
9% above US avg
Spanish14.8%
10% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Piermont vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Piermont is $130,263, which is 73% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes.

Income: Piermont vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$130,263
73% above US avg
Per Capita Income$75,833
Avg Weekly Wage$1,814
IRS Avg AGI$188,224

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.5%
25% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)37,722
County GDP$120,154M

Business (County)

Restaurants2,631
Healthcare3,441
Retail3,365
Manufacturing485

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$20,623
489% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.35%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time36.5 min
Work from Home26.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Piermont is $615,700, 118% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,964 (69% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $796,154.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$615,700
118% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$796,154
Median List Price$899,900

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$899,900
$/Sq Ft$449
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio99.2%
Price Drops25.0%
Inventory8

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,964
69% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$2,950

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-Occupied62.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$20,623
489% above US avg
Effective Rate3.35%
In Piermont, 24.3% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 17.4% report depression. 16.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Piermont vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity24.3%
24% below US avg
Diabetes6.3%
Heart Disease3.7%
High Blood Pressure23.2%
Asthma9.6%
COPD3.1%
Stroke1.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.3%
Physical Inactivity16.3%
Depression17.4%
Mental Distress12.9%
Physical Distress8.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.7%
Checkup Rate79.2%
Premature Death4,881/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.3/10
Exercise Access99.7%
Healthcare Facilities3,441

Crime Rates: Piermont vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)36

Safety Score

Piermont 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 is 51.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.4°F
1% below US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall51.2 inches
35% above US avg
Snowfall32.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation9 ft (3 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density3,633/sq mi
Coordinates41.0419°N, 73.9108°W
County FIPS36119
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 64.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (92% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 26.3-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 36.9%
D 63.1%

Winner: Democrat by 26.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+64.6%
92% above US avg
High School+96.2%
School Test Score5.39
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density3,633/sq mi
Total Area0.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries45
Healthcare Facilities3,441
Restaurants2,631
Retail Stores3,365

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)36

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute36.5 min
Work from Home26.8%

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