Living in Aquebogue, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Aquebogue · Census data 2020–2024
Aquebogue has 1,869 residents with a median age of 47.9. The median household income is $93,523 (9% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $613,200, the median rent is $2,706/month.
Aquebogue at a glance
- Population
- 1,869
- Median age
- 47.9State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $93,523State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $613,200State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,706/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 80.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Aquebogue a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 9% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 5%.
Cons: Home values 45% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Aquebogue
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Aquebogue the median home value is $613,200, 84% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,706 per month, which is 18.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,353 a month in housing costs.
Aquebogue median household income
The median household income in Aquebogue is $93,523 and the income per person is $43,444. 5% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Aquebogue: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 959
- Owner-occupied
- 80.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.1%
- Vacant
- 28.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.65
Aquebogue demographics
- Population
- 1,869
- Median age
- 47.9
- Under 18
- 17.9%
- 65 and older
- 21.2%
- Households
- 687
- Foreign-born
- 17%
- Veterans
- 4.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Aquebogue ›
Education in Aquebogue
29% of adults 25 and older in Aquebogue have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 17.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Aquebogue
- Unemployment rate
- 5%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 5.6%
- Drive alone
- 87.9%
- Public transit
- 1.2%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 93%
Aquebogue vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aquebogue | 1,869 | $93,523 | $613,200 | $2,706 |
| Jamesport | 1,593 | $97,005 | $674,800 | — |
| Northville | 1,912 | $159,018 | $872,000 | — |
| Laurel | 1,360 | $138,726 | $870,800 | — |
| Riverhead | 14,936 | $83,008 | $457,400 | $2,045 |
| Flanders | 6,609 | $88,393 | $419,600 | $2,311 |
| Riverside | 4,038 | $59,318 | — | $2,846 |
| Mattituck | 4,606 | $121,250 | $750,000 | $1,762 |
| Northampton | 499 | $78,421 | $393,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in Aquebogue, NY?
The median household income in Aquebogue is $93,523, 9% 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 Aquebogue?
The median home value in Aquebogue is $613,200, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Aquebogue?
The median gross rent in Aquebogue is $2,706 per month, about 18.9% of household income.
Is Aquebogue, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 9% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 5%. Minuses: home values 45% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Aquebogue?
The median age in Aquebogue is 47.9 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Aquebogue?
The average commute to work in Aquebogue is 26 minutes; 5.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Aquebogue?
The unemployment rate in Aquebogue is 5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Aquebogue?
29% of adults in Aquebogue 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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