Living in Baxter Estates, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Baxter Estates · Census data 2020–2024
Baxter Estates has 1,058 residents with a median age of 40.8. The median household income is $153,750 (79% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $1,134,400, the median rent is $2,067/month.
Baxter Estates is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Baxter Estates at a glance
- Population
- 1,058
- Median age
- 40.8State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $153,750State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $1,134,400State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,067/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 71.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 64.7%
- Average commute
- 38 min
Is Baxter Estates a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 79% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 1%.
Cons: Home values 168% higher than the state median; an average commute of 38 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Baxter Estates
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Baxter Estates the median home value is $1,134,400, 241% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,067 per month, which is 29% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Baxter Estates median household income
The median household income in Baxter Estates is $153,750 and the income per person is $90,184. 1% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Baxter Estates: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 426
- Owner-occupied
- 71.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.9%
- Vacant
- 7.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1951
- Average household size
- 2.69
Baxter Estates demographics
- Population
- 1,058
- Median age
- 40.8
- Under 18
- 25.7%
- 65 and older
- 17.8%
- Households
- 394
- Foreign-born
- 23.8%
- Veterans
- 1.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Baxter Estates ›
Education in Baxter Estates
64.7% of adults 25 and older in Baxter Estates have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 36.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Baxter Estates
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 38 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 34.8%
- Drive alone
- 31.4%
- Public transit
- 17.3%
- Walk to work
- 7.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.9%
Baxter Estates vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baxter Estates | 1,058 | $153,750 | $1,134,400 | $2,067 |
| Port Washington North | 3,149 | $136,389 | $1,058,900 | $2,733 |
| Manorhaven | 6,958 | $105,486 | $687,100 | $3,153 |
| Port Washington | 18,004 | $170,127 | $1,003,200 | $2,184 |
| Plandome Manor | 718 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| Sands Point | 2,722 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| Plandome | 1,518 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| Flower Hill | 4,803 | $250,001 | $1,975,500 | $2,150 |
| Plandome Heights | 1,036 | $250,001 | $1,618,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Baxter Estates, NY?
The median household income in Baxter Estates is $153,750, 79% 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 Baxter Estates?
The median home value in Baxter Estates is $1,134,400, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Baxter Estates?
The median gross rent in Baxter Estates is $2,067 per month, about 29% of household income.
Is Baxter Estates, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 79% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 1%. Minuses: home values 168% higher than the state median; an average commute of 38 minutes.
What is the median age in Baxter Estates?
The median age in Baxter Estates is 40.8 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Baxter Estates?
The average commute to work in Baxter Estates is 38 minutes; 34.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Baxter Estates?
The unemployment rate in Baxter Estates is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Baxter Estates?
64.7% of adults in Baxter Estates 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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