At a Glance
Median Income
$85,521
$39,152 per capita
Home Value
$279,100
Zillow: $430,091
Median Rent
$1,727/mo
38.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.8%
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
4.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.7%
11.6% smoking rate
How Tillson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tillson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tillson a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Tillson residents earn a median household income of $85,521 , which is 14% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,152. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,871 business establishments, including 622 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Tillson is $279,100 , 1% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $430,091. Median rent is $1,727/month, with 38.7% 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 1965.
Education
27.8% of adults in Tillson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% below the national average).
94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 46.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,799
Median Age54.4 yrs
Density766/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born28.9%
Veterans2.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$85,521
Per Capita$39,152
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$10,454M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,176
Housing
A+
Home Value$279,100
Rent$1,727
Ownership74.5%
Zillow$430,091
Housing Units703
Rent Burden38.7%
Health
Obesity29.7%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking11.6%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death7,045/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain46.2 in/yr
Elevation235 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.8%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+13.1%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 41% / D 59%
Commute20 min
Broadband98.6%
Internet Speed160 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries22
Did You Know?
The median home in Tillson was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Hudson Valley Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.0% of the population has a disability.
28.9% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 160 Mbps.
There are 622 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.