Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
22%
Pearl River
Pearl River, NY Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,854
Population
16,803
Renter Mix
22% Rent
Relish this quiet enclave on the cusp of NYC
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Close-Knit
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Welcoming
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Picturesque
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Charming
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Located about 30 miles northwest of New York City, Pearl River is a charming suburb just north of the New Jersey border. Pearl River touts a small-town feel with a close-knit community and a vibrant downtown area along Central Avenue and Main Street, brimming with local shops, restaurants, cafes, bars, and more.
Pearl River’s community comes together for a massive Saint Patrick’s Day Celebration every year in addition to a variety of other events and festivals. Outdoor fun at nearby Tallman Mountain State Park, Blauvelt State Park, Hook Mountain State Park, and Palisades Interstate Park also brings the community together.
Pearl River residents enjoy close proximity to abundant shopping opportunities at Palisades Mall and the Shops at Nanuet. The many metropolitan amenities of New York City are just a short drive away, while Pearl River offers tranquil residential neighborhoods to come home to after a day in the bustling city. Getting around from Pearl River is easy with access to the Palisades Interstate Parkway, Garden State Parkway, and NJ Transit’s Pascack Valley Line.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$126,233
Average: $154,858
Education
6,460
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
8,926
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Pearl River has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
22%
Non-Renters
78%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
35%
Other Education
65%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Pearl River, NY is $1,192 for a studio, $1,854 for one bedroom, and $2,100 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Pearl River has increased by 14.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,854/month
640 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Pearl River, NY is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
190 Students
Public
Grades K-8
501 Students
Public
Grades K-5
291 Students
Public
Grades K-5
262 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
907 Students
Public
Grades K-8
501 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
907 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- DePiero's Farm
- Wood Dale County Park
- Pascack Brook County Park
- Blauvelt State Park
- Tallman Mountain State Park
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Westchester County
- LaGuardia
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.