Living in Bohemia, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bohemia · Census data 2020–2024
Bohemia has 9,181 residents with a median age of 43.2. The median household income is $125,781 (46% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $557,700, the median rent is $2,582/month.
Bohemia at a glance
- Population
- 9,181
- Median age
- 43.2State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $125,781State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $557,700State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,582/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 84.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40.6%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Bohemia a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 46% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 8.2%.
Cons: Home values 32% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Bohemia
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bohemia the median home value is $557,700, 68% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,582 per month, which is 42.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,420 a month in housing costs.
Bohemia median household income
The median household income in Bohemia is $125,781 and the income per person is $52,900. 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Bohemia: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,380
- Owner-occupied
- 84.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.4%
- Vacant
- 5.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.85
Bohemia demographics
- Population
- 9,181
- Median age
- 43.2
- Under 18
- 20.3%
- 65 and older
- 17.5%
- Households
- 3,179
- Foreign-born
- 6.8%
- Veterans
- 6.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bohemia ›
Education in Bohemia
40.6% of adults 25 and older in Bohemia have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 16.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bohemia
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 6%
- Drive alone
- 76.9%
- Public transit
- 2.7%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.4%
Bohemia vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bohemia | 9,181 | $125,781 | $557,700 | $2,582 |
| Ronkonkoma | 18,709 | $121,673 | $489,100 | $2,345 |
| North Great River | 3,909 | $147,143 | $542,300 | $2,353 |
| Oakdale | 7,115 | $118,958 | $613,000 | $2,239 |
| Islandia | 3,600 | $116,313 | $477,400 | $2,019 |
| Central Islip | 38,373 | $113,707 | $436,400 | $2,071 |
| Islip Terrace | 5,168 | $155,313 | $519,200 | $2,640 |
| Sayville | 15,408 | $147,120 | $637,200 | $2,351 |
| Holbrook | 26,449 | $144,760 | $536,200 | $2,435 |
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What is the median household income in Bohemia, NY?
The median household income in Bohemia is $125,781, 46% 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 Bohemia?
The median home value in Bohemia is $557,700, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Bohemia?
The median gross rent in Bohemia is $2,582 per month, about 42.8% of household income.
Is Bohemia, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 46% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 8.2%. Minuses: home values 32% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Bohemia?
The median age in Bohemia is 43.2 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Bohemia?
The average commute to work in Bohemia is 28 minutes; 6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bohemia?
The unemployment rate in Bohemia is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bohemia?
40.6% of adults in Bohemia 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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