Tillson, NY

New York · Metropolitan Area

Tillson is a small town in New York with a population of 1,799. Residents earn $85,521 per year, which is 14% above the national average.

4.3 /5.0
A Great
1,799 Population 766/sq mi density
$85,521 Median Income $39,152 per capita
$279,100 Home Value $399,139 Zillow
$1,727 Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$85,521 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$279,100 home value, $1,727/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $85,521
14% higher than US avg
Home Value $279,100
1% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 27.8%
18% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,727
48% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 29.7%
7% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.1%
69% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.6%
63% lower than US avg

How Tillson Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,799
Median Age54.4 yrs
Density766/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 61%

Economy

A+
Median Income$85,521
Per Capita$39,152
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$10,454M
Commute20 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$279,100
Rent$1,727
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$399,139

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity29.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.5%
Heart Disease4.9%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI36 (Good)
Rain52.6 in/yr
Elevation235 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.8%
High School+94.3%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 41% / D 59%
Commute20 min
Libraries22

Is Tillson a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Tillson receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Tillson stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Tillson is $85,521, 14% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.1%. Only 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Tillson is $279,100, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,727 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

27.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Tillson experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.6 inches, including 59.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Tillson has a population of 1,799 with a density of 766 people per square mile. The median age is 54.4 years, 40% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (60.8%), with 8.5% Black.

Population

1,799
Total Population
766
People / sq mi
54.4yrs
Median Age
40% above US avg
2.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.9%
Female 53.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Tillson vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.5%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.5%
74% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Tillson vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Tillson is $85,521, which is 14% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: Tillson vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$85,521
14% above US avg
Per Capita Income$39,152
Avg Weekly Wage$1,176
IRS Avg AGI$86,783

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.1%
69% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.6%
63% below US avg
Establishments (County)5,871
County GDP$10,454M

Business (County)

Restaurants622
Healthcare522
Retail683
Manufacturing205

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$9,767
179% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.50%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.9 min
Work from Home9.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Tillson is $279,100, 1% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,727 (48% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $399,139.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$279,100
1% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$399,139

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,727
48% above US avg

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-Occupied74.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$9,767
179% above US avg
Effective Rate3.50%
In Tillson, 29.7% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 21.5% report depression. 20.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Tillson vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity29.7%
7% below US avg
Diabetes8.0%
Heart Disease4.9%
High Blood Pressure30.5%
Asthma10.7%
COPD5.5%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.8%
Physical Inactivity20.8%
Depression21.5%
Mental Distress16.8%
Physical Distress11.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate99.4%
Checkup Rate79.0%
Premature Death7,045/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.1/10
Exercise Access81.0%
Healthcare Facilities522

Crime Rates: Tillson vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)16

Safety Score

Tillson has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 52.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.4°F
7% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall52.6 inches
39% above US avg
Snowfall59.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation235 ft (72 m)
Area2.4 sq mi (6.1 km²)
Population Density766/sq mi
Coordinates41.8308°N, 74.0724°W
County FIPS36111
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 27.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 18.7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 40.7%
D 59.3%

Winner: Democrat by 18.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+27.8%
18% below US avg
High School+94.3%
School Test Score5.39
B Education Grade (3.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density766/sq mi
Total Area2.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries22
Healthcare Facilities522
Restaurants622
Retail Stores683

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)16

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.9 min
Work from Home9.0%

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