New York · Metropolitan Area
Tappan is a small city in New York with a population of 6,704. Residents earn $177,143 per year, which is 136% above the national average.
Based on current data, Tappan receives an overall livability score of 4.7 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, above-average unemployment, long commute times. Tappan stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Tappan is $177,143, which is significantly higher than the national average — 136% above $75,149. This places Tappan among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 5.8% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 0.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Tappan is $602,200, making it a premium housing market at 114% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,237 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Tappan is a highly educated community — 61.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 90.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Tappan 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.
| English Only | 70.1% |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 29.9% |
| 123% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $177,143 |
| 136% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $66,886 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,814 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $188,224 |
| Unemployment | 5.8% |
| 61% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.2% |
| 98% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 37,722 |
| County GDP | $120,154M |
| Restaurants | 2,631 |
| Healthcare | 3,441 |
| Retail | 3,365 |
| Manufacturing | 485 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $20,623 |
| 489% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.42% |
| Commute Time | 35.1 min |
| Work from Home | 12.3% |
| Census Median | $602,200 |
| 114% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $709,231 |
| Median List Price | $725,000 |
| Median List Price | $725,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $416 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 104.8% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 8 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,237 |
| 92% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,215 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,315 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,579 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,976 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,193 |
| Owner-Occupied | 93.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $20,623 |
| 489% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.42% |
| Obesity | 23.8% |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.8% |
| Heart Disease | 3.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 23.4% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| COPD | 3.2% |
| Stroke | 1.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.6% |
| Depression | 16.9% |
| Mental Distress | 12.8% |
| Physical Distress | 8.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.9% |
| Premature Death | 4,881/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 99.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,441 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 36 |
| Annual Average | 53.4°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 51.2 inches |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 32.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 87 ft (27 m) |
| Area | 2.8 sq mi (7.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,429/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0255°N, 73.9514°W |
| County FIPS | 36119 |
Winner: Democrat by 26.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 61.6% |
| 83% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.39 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,429/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 45 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,441 |
| Restaurants | 2,631 |
| Retail Stores | 3,365 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 36 |
| Avg Commute | 35.1 min |
| Work from Home | 12.3% |