Senior Living in Jericho, New York

Top zip codes in Jericho, NY: 11753

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SeniorScore™ Overview

Jericho scores significantly higher than the New York average of 71.
Jericho scores significantly higher than the national average of 72.

Health & Safety

There is a very high number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
There are 19 hospitals within close range of the city, including North Shore Univ Hospital, Plainview Hospital, and St Joseph Hospital.
There are 158 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including AMR Care Group Inc, Amber Court of Westbury, and The Arbors Assisted Living Communites.
There is a very high number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
There is a very high number of fire stations serving the city.
The average life expectancy is 80.5, compared to the national average of 78.6.
There are 1240 pharmacies within close range of the city.

Recreation & Leisure

The city has a high percentage of seniors in the population (30% of residents).
There are 183 golf courses in or around the city, including Meadow Brook Club, Cantiague Park Golf Course, and Blue/Red Course at Glen Oaks Club.
There are 8 parks near the city center, including Eisenhower Park, Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park, and Bethpage State Park.
There are 393 churches in or near the city, including Temple or-Elohim, Our Lady of Mercy Church, and St Ignatius Loyola Rectory.
There are 6 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
There are 661 grocery stores within the city.
There are 37 movie theatres in or near the city.
There are 485 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.

Finances

The property taxes average 8.26% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
The property taxes average 1.79% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
The city sales taxes averages 6.50%, which is lower than the national average of 6.97%.
New York has an average state income tax of 4.81%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
The city's mean household income is $203,307, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
The city's median household income is $157,907, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
The city's per capita income is $69,302, which is significantly higher than the national average of $25,611.
Assisted living costs average $39,300 per year, which are average compared to national figures.
Nursing home costs average $153,300 per year, which are very high compared to national costs.
Adult daycare costs average $27,300 per year, which are very high compared to national numbers.
Home healthcare costs average $46,332 annually, which are average compared to national costs.
The unemployment rate is about 4.02%, which is very low compared to national averages.
The overall cost of living is very high compared to national averages.
1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.

General Quality of Life

Jericho receives high levels of rainfall each year.
Jericho has average mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and pleasant summers.
This city has very good air quality.
This city has average water quality.
Jericho has a dense population density of 3,098.0 people per square mile.
Residents of Jericho have a very long daily commute time.
The city has a very high public transportation ridership.
Jericho has a low public school quality ranking.
The city has an average public school safety rating.
This city has a very high graduation rate of 97.22%.