Kiryas Joel, New York
Village · Population 43,863 · #17 in New York · #943 in the US
About Kiryas Joel
Kiryas Joel is a thriving city in southern New York counting 43,863 people who proudly call it home.
Kiryas Joel holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 1.46 square miles, giving it one of the denser urban centers in the region at roughly 30,043 residents per square mile.
📰 Kiryas Joel News Today
- How many jobs were added in Kiryas Joel, NY area last month? USAFacts · Jul 22
- Opinion | A Hasidic Rebel Grows Up WSJ · Jan 29
- Report: New York Hometown "Invaded By Welfare-Addicted Jews" Hudson Valley Post · Jan 30
- Town of Monroe seeks distinct ZIP Code boundaries for Town of Palm Tree, Village of Kiryas Joel - www.thephoto-news.com www.thephoto-news.com · Jun 22
- After Minneapolis, a YouTuber comes for Jewish ‘welfare queens’ The Forward · Feb 25
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What Makes Kiryas Joel Unique
- A top-25 city in New York by population (#17 of 595 incorporated places).
- The only place in America named Kiryas Joel — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Big-city energy: 30,043 people per square mile.
- Positioned in southern New York, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 43,863.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Kiryas Joel
- Butter Blend
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNew York
TypeVillage
Population (2024)43,863
Rank in state#17 of 595
Land area1.46 sq mi
Density30,043/sq mi
Coordinates41.3407, -74.1673