Living in Amityville, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Amityville · Census data 2020–2024
Amityville has 9,588 residents with a median age of 52.1. The median household income is $106,285 (24% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $569,800, the median rent is $2,247/month.
Amityville at a glance
- Population
- 9,588
- Median age
- 52.1State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $106,285State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $569,800State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,247/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 74.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 42.7%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Amityville a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 24% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 11.2%.
Cons: Home values 34% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Amityville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Amityville the median home value is $569,800, 71% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,247 per month, which is 37.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,500 a month in housing costs.
Amityville median household income
The median household income in Amityville is $106,285 and the income per person is $59,803. 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Amityville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,109
- Owner-occupied
- 74.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.6%
- Vacant
- 4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 2.35
Amityville demographics
- Population
- 9,588
- Median age
- 52.1
- Under 18
- 14.9%
- 65 and older
- 29.8%
- Households
- 3,945
- Foreign-born
- 12.2%
- Veterans
- 3.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Amityville ›
Education in Amityville
42.7% of adults 25 and older in Amityville have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 22.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Amityville
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 15.6%
- Drive alone
- 69.6%
- Public transit
- 7.7%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.4%
Amityville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amityville | 9,588 | $106,285 | $569,800 | $2,247 |
| East Massapequa | 20,377 | $146,454 | $625,600 | $1,486 |
| Copiague | 23,424 | $127,369 | $484,500 | $2,199 |
| Massapequa Park | 16,963 | $171,953 | $642,600 | $3,469 |
| North Amityville | 21,138 | $136,654 | $466,500 | $2,467 |
| Lindenhurst | 27,142 | $130,128 | $521,500 | $1,885 |
| Massapequa | 21,389 | $181,846 | $693,200 | $2,631 |
| North Lindenhurst | 10,952 | $123,342 | $495,300 | $2,100 |
| North Massapequa | 17,877 | $148,654 | $634,900 | $2,302 |
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What is the median household income in Amityville, NY?
The median household income in Amityville is $106,285, 24% higher than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Amityville?
The median home value in Amityville is $569,800, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Amityville?
The median gross rent in Amityville is $2,247 per month, about 37.3% of household income.
Is Amityville, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 24% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 11.2%. Minuses: home values 34% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Amityville?
The median age in Amityville is 52.1 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Amityville?
The average commute to work in Amityville is 31 minutes; 15.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Amityville?
The unemployment rate in Amityville is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Amityville?
42.7% of adults in Amityville have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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