Living in Barnum Island, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Barnum Island · Census data 2020–2024
Barnum Island has 2,302 residents with a median age of 50.8. The median household income is $116,250 (35% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $755,100, the median rent is $3,500/month.
Barnum Island at a glance
- Population
- 2,302
- Median age
- 50.8State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $116,250State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $755,100State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $3,500/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 81.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 42.6%
- Average commute
- 53 min
Is Barnum Island a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 35% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 4.3%.
Cons: Home values 78% higher than the state median; an average commute of 53 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Barnum Island
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Barnum Island the median home value is $755,100, 127% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,500 per month, which is 34.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,172 a month in housing costs.
Barnum Island median household income
The median household income in Barnum Island is $116,250 and the income per person is $53,507. 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Barnum Island: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,034
- Owner-occupied
- 81.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.4%
- Vacant
- 6.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 2.36
Barnum Island demographics
- Population
- 2,302
- Median age
- 50.8
- Under 18
- 17.8%
- 65 and older
- 18.9%
- Households
- 969
- Foreign-born
- 21.8%
- Veterans
- 7.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Barnum Island ›
Education in Barnum Island
42.6% of adults 25 and older in Barnum Island have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 13.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Barnum Island
- Unemployment rate
- 1.8%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 53 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 21.7%
- Drive alone
- 68.8%
- Public transit
- 7.4%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 91%
Barnum Island vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnum Island | 2,302 | $116,250 | $755,100 | $3,500 |
| Island Park | 4,976 | $104,926 | $574,500 | $2,173 |
| Harbor Isle | 1,176 | $129,525 | $614,400 | $3,501 |
| Oceanside | 31,639 | $149,560 | $634,300 | $2,227 |
| Long Beach | 34,756 | $140,739 | $696,400 | $2,515 |
| Bay Park | 1,510 | $101,875 | $440,500 | — |
| Lido Beach | 2,495 | $193,625 | $896,000 | $2,799 |
| East Rockaway | 10,077 | $124,929 | $621,300 | $2,416 |
| Hewlett Harbor | 1,207 | $250,001 | $1,497,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Barnum Island, NY?
The median household income in Barnum Island is $116,250, 35% 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 Barnum Island?
The median home value in Barnum Island is $755,100, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Barnum Island?
The median gross rent in Barnum Island is $3,500 per month, about 34.2% of household income.
Is Barnum Island, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 35% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 4.3%. Minuses: home values 78% higher than the state median; an average commute of 53 minutes.
What is the median age in Barnum Island?
The median age in Barnum Island is 50.8 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Barnum Island?
The average commute to work in Barnum Island is 53 minutes; 21.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Barnum Island?
The unemployment rate in Barnum Island is 1.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Barnum Island?
42.6% of adults in Barnum Island 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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