At a Glance
Median Income
$177,143
$66,886 per capita
Home Value
$602,200
Zillow: $752,212
Median Rent
$2,237/mo
41.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
61.6%
90.5% high school+
Unemployment
8.3%
0.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.8%
7.1% smoking rate
How Tappan Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tappan's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tappan a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Tappan residents earn a median household income of $177,143 , which is 136% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $66,886. The unemployment rate stands at 8.3% (131% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 37,722 business establishments, including 2,631 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Tappan is $602,200 , 114% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $752,212. Median rent is $2,237/month, with 41.4% 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 1964.
Education
61.6% of adults in Tappan hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(83% above the national average).
90.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tappan 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 36.
Data Overview
People
Population6,704
Median Age45.5 yrs
Density2,429/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born22.0%
Veterans2.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$177,143
Per Capita$66,886
Unemployment8.3%
Poverty0.2%
County GDP$120,154M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,814
Housing
A+
Home Value$602,200
Rent$2,237
Ownership93.8%
Zillow$752,212
Housing Units2,342
Rent Burden41.4%
Health
Obesity23.8%
Diabetes6.8%
Smoking7.1%
Heart Disease3.7%
Premature Death4,881/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain47.2 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation87 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+61.6%
High School+90.5%
Graduate+25.0%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 63%
Commute35 min
Broadband96.0%
Internet Speed160 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries45
Did You Know?
The median home in Tappan was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.535 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.3% of the population has a disability.
22.0% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 160 Mbps.
There are 2,631 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 36 fatal vehicle crashes.