Jericho is a somewhat small town located in the state of New York. With a population of 14,808 people and four associated neighborhoods, Jericho is the 131st largest community in New York.
Jericho home prices are not only among the most expensive in New York, but Jericho real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.
Also of interest is that Jericho has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.
A relatively large number of people in Jericho telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 16.48% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.
Jericho is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Jericho’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.
One downside of living in Jericho, however, is that residents on average have to contend with a long commute, spending on average 36.81 minutes every day commuting to work. However, local public transit is widely used. For those who would prefer to avoid driving entirely and leave their car at home, it may be an option to use the transit instead.
In Jericho, a lot of people use the train to get to work every day though Jericho is a relatively small town. Those that ride the train are primarily traveling out of town to good jobs in other cities.
If knowledge is power, Jericho is a pretty powerful place. 67.39% of the adults in Jericho have earned a 4-year college degree, masters degree, MD, law degree, or even PhD. Compare that to the national average of 21.84% for all cities and towns.
The per capita income in Jericho in 2022 was $76,646, which is wealthy relative to New York and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $306,584 for a family of four.
Jericho is an extremely ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Jericho home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Jericho residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Jericho include Italian, German, Russian, Irish, and Polish.
Foreign born people are also an important part of Jericho's cultural character, accounting for 34.01% of the town’s population.
The most common language spoken in Jericho is English. Other important languages spoken here include Chinese and Langs. of India.