New York · Metropolitan Area
Thiells is a small town in New York with a population of 4,539. Residents earn $126,250 per year, which is 68% above the national average.
Based on current data, Thiells receives an overall livability score of 4.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Thiells stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Thiells is $126,250, which is significantly higher than the national average — 68% above $75,149. This places Thiells among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. Only 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Thiells is $532,200, making it a premium housing market at 89% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,739 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Educational attainment is solid, with 43.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 94.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Thiells experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 76.3% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 23.7% |
| 77% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $126,250 |
| 68% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $55,304 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,246 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $106,860 |
| Unemployment | 1.9% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.9% |
| 77% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 12,607 |
| County GDP | $24,442M |
| Restaurants | 835 |
| Healthcare | 1,288 |
| Retail | 1,295 |
| Manufacturing | 219 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $14,358 |
| 310% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.70% |
| Commute Time | 29.1 min |
| Work from Home | 9.5% |
| Census Median | $532,200 |
| 89% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $725,490 |
| Median List Price | $514,000 |
| Median List Price | $514,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $361 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.7% |
| Price Drops | 28.6% |
| Inventory | 7 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,739 |
| 50% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,215 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,315 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,579 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,976 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,193 |
| Owner-Occupied | 91.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $14,358 |
| 310% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.70% |
| Obesity | 28.0% |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.9% |
| Heart Disease | 4.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.8% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| COPD | 3.8% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.5% |
| Depression | 16.9% |
| Mental Distress | 14.0% |
| Physical Distress | 9.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.8% |
| Premature Death | 5,423/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 95.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,288 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 20 |
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.2 inches |
| 27% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 275 ft (84 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,494/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2044°N, 74.0127°W |
| County FIPS | 36087 |
Winner: Republican by 11.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 43.6% |
| 29% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.39 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,494/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 18 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,288 |
| Restaurants | 835 |
| Retail Stores | 1,295 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 20 |
| Avg Commute | 29.1 min |
| Work from Home | 9.5% |