At a Glance
Median Income
$186,635
$71,048 per capita
Home Value
$654,600
Zillow: $883,885
Median Rent
$2,245/mo
26.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
181/100K
1,800/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
49.6%
92.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
2.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.1%
8.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Thornwood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Thornwood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Thornwood a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Thornwood residents earn a median household income of $186,635 , which is 148% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $71,048. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.1% 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 Thornwood is $654,600 , 132% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $883,885. Median rent is $2,245/month, with 26.5% 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 1962.
Safety & Crime
Thornwood reports 181 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 52% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,800/100K.
Education
49.6% of adults in Thornwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% above the national average).
92.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Thornwood has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population4,405
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density3,933/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$186,635
Per Capita$71,048
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$120,154M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,814
Housing
A+
Home Value$654,600
Rent$2,245
Ownership85.7%
Zillow$883,885
Housing Units1,456
Rent Burden26.5%
Crime
F
Violent181/100K
Property1,800/100K
Health
Obesity23.1%
Diabetes6.8%
Smoking8.6%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death4,881/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain47.8 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation533 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+49.6%
High School+92.1%
Graduate+24.9%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 63%
Commute30 min
Broadband96.6%
Internet Speed160 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries45
Did You Know?
The median home in Thornwood was built in 1962.
10.5% of residents use public transit to commute.
17.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.535 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
6.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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