The Town FilesThiells, New York
Community in Rockland County · population 5,240 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $579,700
- Household income
- $133,623
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 36 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 5
- Median age
- 39.8
Thiells is a community of 5,240 people in Rockland County, New York. The median home is worth $579,700, above the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 100% of New York towns, better for families than 89% of New York towns, more upscale than 86% of New York towns.
How Thiells ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Thiells is worth $579,700, above the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 4.3 times the median household income of $133,623, which is more affordable than 20% of New York towns. Median rent is $1,755 a month. 93.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Thiells | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $579,700 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $1,755 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $133,623 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.3× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 93.8% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1976 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Thiells
| People | Thiells | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.8 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.9% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 23.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 41.4% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 2.5% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 7.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.9% | — |
| Work from home | 12.8% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 32.4 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.5% | 91.1% |
Weather in Thiells
July highs average 83.0°F and January lows 16.7°F. About 50.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 36.4 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 10 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 116 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Thiells since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on October 2, 2018 about 1.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on October 2, 2018.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 31 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on July 21, 2010.
Severe weather in Rockland County since 1996
Rockland County has been included in 30 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 22, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4723: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| September 5, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4615: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| September 2, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3572: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| August 22, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3565: Hurricane Henri |
| October 2, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4567: Tropical Storm Isaias |
Jobs and pay in Rockland County
Rockland County had 138,317 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $64,814 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Thiells itself the ACS puts it at 2.4%.
Public schools in Thiells
4 public schools with 5,129 students, about 13.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORTH ROCKLAND HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 2,683 | 15.2 |
| FIELDSTONE MIDDLE SCHOOL | 7-8 | 1,209 | 11.6 |
| THIELLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-3 | 669 | 14.2 |
| WILLOW GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 4-6 | 568 | 12.6 |
Towns near Thiells
- Mount Ivy, NY1.2 mi · 7,657 people · home $278,100
- West Haverstraw, NY1.4 mi · 10,678 people · home $377,200
- Haverstraw, NY1.5 mi · 39,087 people · home $387,500
- Stony Point, NY1.9 mi · 12,126 people · home $506,500
- Pomona, NY2.4 mi · 3,824 people · home $767,600
- Stony Point, NY3.3 mi · 14,813 people · home $525,900
- New City, NY3.8 mi · 34,135 people · home $650,700
- Haverstraw, NY4.0 mi · 12,323 people · home $361,100
Thiells questions
Is Thiells, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Thiells scores better for retirees than 68% of New York towns and quieter than 36%. 21.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.8).
How much does a house cost in Thiells?
The median owner-occupied home in Thiells is valued at $579,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $133,623, so homes cost about 4.3 times income. Median rent is $1,755 a month.
What is the weather like in Thiells?
July highs average 83.0°F and January lows 16.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.3 inches of precipitation a year and 36.4 inches of snow.
Does Thiells get tornadoes?
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Thiells since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on October 2, 2018. The typical New York town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)