Living in Asharoken, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Asharoken · Census data 2020–2024
Asharoken has 805 residents with a median age of 53.3. The median household income is $141,215 (64% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $1,244,400, the median rent is $3,282/month.
Asharoken is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Asharoken at a glance
- Population
- 805
- Median age
- 53.3State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $141,215State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $1,244,400State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $3,282/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 84.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 55.5%
- Average commute
- 38 min
Is Asharoken a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 64% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 7%.
Cons: Home values 194% higher than the state median; an average commute of 38 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Asharoken
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Asharoken the median home value is $1,244,400, 274% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,282 per month, which is 45.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Asharoken median household income
The median household income in Asharoken is $141,215 and the income per person is $93,480. 7% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Asharoken: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 354
- Owner-occupied
- 84.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.1%
- Vacant
- 12.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 2.59
Asharoken demographics
- Population
- 805
- Median age
- 53.3
- Under 18
- 21.4%
- 65 and older
- 31.3%
- Households
- 311
- Foreign-born
- 8.3%
- Veterans
- 4.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Asharoken ›
Education in Asharoken
55.5% of adults 25 and older in Asharoken have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 27% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Asharoken
- Unemployment rate
- 2.8%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 38 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 28.7%
- Drive alone
- 56.2%
- Public transit
- 7.9%
- Walk to work
- 4.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.7%
Asharoken vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asharoken | 805 | $141,215 | $1,244,400 | $3,282 |
| Eatons Neck | 1,173 | $234,375 | $888,400 | — |
| Huntington Bay | 1,693 | $250,001 | $1,728,800 | — |
| Centerport | 6,072 | $195,357 | $740,200 | $3,501 |
| Northport | 7,322 | $146,921 | $745,300 | $2,209 |
| Lloyd Harbor | 3,565 | $250,001 | $1,533,800 | $1,821 |
| Halesite | 2,661 | $175,368 | $851,600 | — |
| Huntington | 19,948 | $168,095 | $767,000 | $2,529 |
| Fort Salonga | 10,199 | $189,856 | $846,700 | — |
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What is the median household income in Asharoken, NY?
The median household income in Asharoken is $141,215, 64% 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 Asharoken?
The median home value in Asharoken is $1,244,400, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Asharoken?
The median gross rent in Asharoken is $3,282 per month, about 45.5% of household income.
Is Asharoken, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 64% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 7%. Minuses: home values 194% higher than the state median; an average commute of 38 minutes.
What is the median age in Asharoken?
The median age in Asharoken is 53.3 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Asharoken?
The average commute to work in Asharoken is 38 minutes; 28.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Asharoken?
The unemployment rate in Asharoken is 2.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Asharoken?
55.5% of adults in Asharoken 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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