Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
20%
Thiells, NY
Area Guide
A charming hamlet near the Hudson River
Golf
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Park-Like
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Upscale
Formerly known as Thiell’s Corner in the 1850s, the city of Thiells is a charming hamlet home to upscale single-family homes and rentals, tree-lined streets, and paved sidewalks. Residential neighborhoods in this hamlet are safe and family-friendly, affording residents a sigh of relief. A few convenience stores, banks, grocers, and churches reside in Thiells, although the town is mostly residential. Great schools and a close-knit community are major allures for this small town. Thiells neighbors the Philip J. Rotella Memorial Golf Course, South Mountain County Park, and High Tor State Park. Residents can enjoy hiking trails, scenic vistas, and abundant outdoor recreation. Thiells is just a few miles off the Hudson River, and provides easy access to Harriman State Park, offering lakes, beaches, wood trails, campgrounds, and more.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$126,678
Average: $164,429
Education
2,024
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,886
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Thiells has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
12%
Non-Renters
88%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
32%
Other Education
68%
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Thiells, NY is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
567 Students
Public
Grades K-5
706 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,207 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,796 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- High Tor State Park
- Harriman State Park (NY)
- Bear Mountain State Park
- Anthony Wayne Recreation Area
- Montrose Point State Forest
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Westchester County
- New York Stewart International
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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.