Cost of Living in Thiells, NY

Population 4,539 · New York · Data vintage 2023

158
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Under 25,000 residents gives Thiells a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $532,000. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 2.9% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Located 20 miles northwest of Yonkers, Thiells falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 11% higher than Yonkers' $478,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 174
Rent 132

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Thiells

The median home value in Thiells is $532,200 — 74% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,739/month, 32% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $126,250/year is 69% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.9%, below the national average of 4.8%. New York's top state income tax rate is 10.9% and the combined sales tax is 8.5%. The climate averages highs of 60.6°F and lows of 43.4°F. Overall, Thiells has a cost of living index of 158 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 58% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$532,200
74% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$312,179
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,739/mo
32% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
25.5x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
1.7%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$965
1 BR
$1,051
2 BR
$1,302
3 BR
$1,619
4 BR
$1,813
Owner-occupied 91.6%
Renter-occupied 8.4%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,739
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,353/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
32.6 min
21% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
9.5%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
71.8%
Carpooled
12.8%
Public transit
1.6%
Walked
3.2%
Work from home
9.5%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 10.9%
Total Sales Tax 8.5%
State rate 4.0%
Avg local rate 4.5%
Property Tax 1.7%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$126,250
69% above avg
Per Capita Income
$55,304
Unemployment Rate
2.9%
40% below avg
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Labor Force Participation
66.5%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 27.3%
Graduate degree 16.4%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 41.4
Male median age 42.7
Female median age 40.4

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
60.6°F
Avg Low
43.4°F
Annual Precip
47.8"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 374048596978838174635242
Low °F 222431405059656457463628
Precip" 3.202.534.114.203.944.254.074.364.944.333.644.18

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 38 — Good
79.3%
Good air days/yr
197
Max AQI recorded
141
PM2.5 days
222
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Thiells, NY?

Thiells has a cost index of 158 (100 = national average). It is 58% above the national average.

What is average rent in Thiells, NY?

The median gross rent in Thiells is $1,739 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Thiells?

The median home value in Thiells is $532,200 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Thiells?

The median household income in Thiells is $126,250 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Thiells, NY?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Thiells is 8.5%. The New York state income tax top rate is 10.9%.

Is Thiells, NY affordable?

Thiells is above average in cost of living, with an index of 158 — about 58% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Thiells?

Thiells has average high temperatures of 60.6°F and average lows of 43.4°F. Annual precipitation is 47.8". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Thiells at a Glance

Population
4,539
Median Income
$126,250
Home Value
$532,200
Median Rent
$1,739/mo
Unemployment
2.9%
Avg High Temp
60.6°F
Sales Tax
8.5%
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