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Thousand Island Park, NY

New York · Metropolitan Area

Thousand Island Park is a small town in New York with a population of 216. Residents earn $161,500 per year, which is 115% above the national average.

4.8 /5.0
A+ Excellent
216 Population 720/sq mi density
$161,500 Median Income $117,502 per capita
$291,300 Home Value
45°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$161,500 median income, 6.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$291,300 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
65.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $161,500
115% higher than US avg
Home Value $291,300
3% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 65.1%
93% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.2%
7% higher than US avg
Unemployment 6.7%
86% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Thousand Island Park Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population216
Median Age54.5 yrs
Density720/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans8.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$161,500
Per Capita$117,502
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$8,276M
Commute12 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$291,300
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units457
Rent Burden28.8%

Health

Obesity34.2%
Uninsured4.1%
Smoking9.3%
Depression20.6%
Heart Disease4.5%

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
AQI36 (Good)
Rain37.1 in/yr
Sunny Days270/yr
Elevation278 ft (85 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+65.1%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+54.1%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 38%
Commute12 min
Broadband80.0%
Libraries25

Is Thousand Island Park a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Thousand Island Park receives an overall livability score of 4.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Thousand Island Park stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Thousand Island Park is $161,500, which is significantly higher than the national average — 115% above $75,149. This places Thousand Island Park among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 6.7% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 12 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Thousand Island Park is $291,300, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Thousand Island Park is a highly educated community — 65.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Thousand Island Park has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. With 270 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Thousand Island Park has a population of 216 with a density of 720 people per square mile. The median age is 54.5 years, 40% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

216
Total Population
720
People / sq mi
54.5yrs
Median Age
40% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.4%
Female 48.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Thousand Island Park vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only88.0%
12% above US avg
Spanish12.0%
10% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Thousand Island Park vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Thousand Island Park is $161,500, which is 115% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 12 minutes.

Income: Thousand Island Park vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$161,500
115% above US avg
Per Capita Income$117,502
Avg Weekly Wage$1,068
IRS Avg AGI$60,822

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.7%
86% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,950
County GDP$8,276M

Business (County)

Restaurants307
Healthcare257
Retail442
Manufacturing63

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,803
94% above US avg
Cost of Living107.90 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.34%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time12.0 min
Drive Alone6.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home93.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Thousand Island Park is $291,300, 3% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$291,300
3% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden28.8%

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-Occupied92.5%
Housing Units457
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,803
94% above US avg
Effective Rate2.34%
In Thousand Island Park, 34.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 4.1% of residents lack health insurance. 9.3% are current smokers. 20.6% report depression. 17.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Thousand Island Park vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.2%
7% above US avg
Diabetes7.3%
Heart Disease4.5%
High Blood Pressure25.9%
Asthma11.0%
COPD4.3%
Cancer8.0%
Stroke2.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking9.3%
34% below US avg
Binge Drinking21.9%
Physical Inactivity17.7%
Depression20.6%
Mental Distress15.5%
Physical Distress9.9%
Short Sleep39.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Uninsured4.1%
52% below US avg
Checkup Rate80.4%
Dental Visits67.8%
Premature Death7,378/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.9/10
Exercise Access62.8%
Healthcare Facilities257
Thousand Island Park has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation is 37.1 inches. The area enjoys 270 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average45.3°F
16% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall37.1 inches
2% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation278 ft (85 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density720/sq mi
Coordinates44.2863°N, 76.0255°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS36045
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 65.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (93% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 23.6-point margin. 80.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 61.8%
D 38.2%

Winner: Republican by 23.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+65.1%
93% above US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+54.1%
School Test Score5.39
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density720/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access80.0%
Public Libraries25
Healthcare Facilities257
Restaurants307
Retail Stores442

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)16

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute12.0 min
Drive Alone6.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home93.3%

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