What are the schools like in Thornwood, NY?

Thornwood is served primarily by MOUNT PLEASANT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.5:1.

What is the median household income in Thornwood?

The median household income in Thornwood, NY is $163,571 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.3%.

What is the weather like in Thornwood, NY?

Thornwood has an average high temperature of 37.3°F in January and 83.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 32.7 inches.

Thornwood, NY Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Thornwood, NY affordable or expensive?

Thornwood's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Thornwood is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $654,400 and the median rent is $1,934 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Thornwood, NY?

Thornwood has a violent crime rate of 131.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 572.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Thornwood, NY a Good Place to Live?

Thornwood is a small town of 4,396 in New York, with a median household income of $163,571 and a 1.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Thornwood stands out for solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, longer commutes. Whether Thornwood is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Thornwood city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 112.5

Thornwood's overall cost of living index is 112.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Thornwood costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	Thornwood, NY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$654,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,934	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	84.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$163,571	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Thornwood's violent crime rate is 131.2 per 100,000 residents — 65% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

131.2 /100k

Property Crime

572.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Thornwood is served primarily by MOUNT PLEASANT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Thornwood, NY	National Avg
School District	MOUNT PLEASANT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	9.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	54.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Thornwood sees average highs of 37.3°F in January and 83.2°F in July, with 51.4 inches of annual precipitation and 32.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Thornwood, NY
Average High — January	37.3°F
Average High — July	83.2°F
Annual Precipitation	51.4"
Annual Snowfall	32.7"

Demographics

Metric	Thornwood, NY	National Avg
Population	4,396	—
Median Age	37.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	31.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	83.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8.4%	18.9%
Asian	6.2%	6.3%
Under 18	22.1%	22.2%
65 and over	15.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Pleasantville, NY 1 mi Hawthorne, NY 1 mi Chappaqua, NY 3 mi Valhalla, NY 3 mi Armonk, NY 3 mi

ZIP Codes in Thornwood

Thornwood, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

10594

Thornwood vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Thornwood, NY affordable or expensive?

Thornwood's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Thornwood roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $654,400 and median rent is $1,934/month.

What is the crime rate in Thornwood, NY?

Thornwood's violent crime rate is 131.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 572.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Thornwood?

Public schools in Thornwood are operated by MOUNT PLEASANT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.5:1. 54.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Thornwood, NY a good place to live?

Thornwood, NY has a population of 4,396, a median household income of $163,571, and an unemployment rate of 1.3%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Thornwood?

Thornwood averages 37.3°F in January and 83.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.4 inches with about 32.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Thornwood?

Thornwood, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 10594.

What is the population of Thornwood?

The population of Thornwood, New York is 4,396 with a median age of 37.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Thornwood?

Key numbers for living in Thornwood: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $654,400, median household income $163,571, crime index 32 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Thornwood side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.