Living in Baiting Hollow, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Baiting Hollow · Census data 2020–2024
Baiting Hollow has 2,614 residents with a median age of 56.3. The median household income is $108,571 (26% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $586,300, the median rent is $1,827/month.
Baiting Hollow at a glance
- Population
- 2,614
- Median age
- 56.3State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $108,571State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $586,300State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,827/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 95.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 42.3%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Baiting Hollow a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 26% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 2.6%.
Cons: Home values 38% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Baiting Hollow
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Baiting Hollow the median home value is $586,300, 76% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,827 per month, which is 14% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,505 a month in housing costs.
Baiting Hollow median household income
The median household income in Baiting Hollow is $108,571 and the income per person is $60,192. 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Baiting Hollow: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,573
- Owner-occupied
- 95.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 4.5%
- Vacant
- 30.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.32
30.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Baiting Hollow has many vacation and second homes.
Baiting Hollow demographics
- Population
- 2,614
- Median age
- 56.3
- Under 18
- 12.6%
- 65 and older
- 35%
- Households
- 1,098
- Foreign-born
- 10.9%
- Veterans
- 6.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Baiting Hollow ›
Education in Baiting Hollow
42.3% of adults 25 and older in Baiting Hollow have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 16.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Baiting Hollow
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 9.4%
- Drive alone
- 72.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 96%
Baiting Hollow vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baiting Hollow | 2,614 | $108,571 | $586,300 | $1,827 |
| Calverton | 5,618 | $60,442 | $229,200 | $1,828 |
| Wading River | 8,359 | $136,549 | $518,500 | — |
| Riverhead | 14,936 | $83,008 | $457,400 | $2,045 |
| Riverside | 4,038 | $59,318 | — | $2,846 |
| East Shoreham | 7,321 | $153,235 | $604,100 | $1,791 |
| Northville | 1,912 | $159,018 | $872,000 | — |
| Northampton | 499 | $78,421 | $393,300 | — |
| Manorville | 14,233 | $139,201 | $601,000 | $2,129 |
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What is the median household income in Baiting Hollow, NY?
The median household income in Baiting Hollow is $108,571, 26% 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 Baiting Hollow?
The median home value in Baiting Hollow is $586,300, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Baiting Hollow?
The median gross rent in Baiting Hollow is $1,827 per month, about 14% of household income.
Is Baiting Hollow, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 26% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 2.6%. Minuses: home values 38% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Baiting Hollow?
The median age in Baiting Hollow is 56.3 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Baiting Hollow?
The average commute to work in Baiting Hollow is 31 minutes; 9.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Baiting Hollow?
The unemployment rate in Baiting Hollow is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Baiting Hollow?
42.3% of adults in Baiting Hollow 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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