Living in Brightwaters, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Brightwaters · Census data 2020–2024
Brightwaters has 3,179 residents with a median age of 41.8. The median household income is $218,000 (154% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $768,600, the median rent is $1,728/month.
Brightwaters at a glance
- Population
- 3,179
- Median age
- 41.8State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $218,000State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $768,600State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,728/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 96.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 62.6%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Brightwaters a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 154% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 0.2%.
Cons: Home values 81% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Brightwaters
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Brightwaters the median home value is $768,600, 131% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,728 per month, which is 18.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Brightwaters median household income
The median household income in Brightwaters is $218,000 and the income per person is $80,489. 0.2% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Brightwaters: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,054
- Owner-occupied
- 96.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 3.6%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1945
- Average household size
- 3.01
Brightwaters demographics
- Population
- 3,179
- Median age
- 41.8
- Under 18
- 27%
- 65 and older
- 16.5%
- Households
- 1,054
- Foreign-born
- 4.5%
- Veterans
- 3.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Brightwaters ›
Education in Brightwaters
62.6% of adults 25 and older in Brightwaters have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 32.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Brightwaters
- Unemployment rate
- 4.4%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 19.9%
- Drive alone
- 65.4%
- Public transit
- 8.6%
- Walk to work
- 2.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.4%
Brightwaters vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightwaters | 3,179 | $218,000 | $768,600 | $1,728 |
| West Bay Shore | 4,208 | $137,083 | $584,400 | $2,370 |
| Bay Shore | 31,683 | $105,618 | $492,200 | $2,063 |
| West Islip | 26,865 | $176,281 | $614,300 | $2,765 |
| Islip | 17,362 | $120,909 | $542,200 | $2,235 |
| Baywood | 8,176 | $118,750 | $456,500 | $2,702 |
| North Bay Shore | 20,282 | $141,915 | $497,600 | $1,597 |
| North Babylon | 17,963 | $140,342 | $520,500 | $2,144 |
| Babylon | 12,185 | $140,820 | $658,500 | $2,427 |
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What is the median household income in Brightwaters, NY?
The median household income in Brightwaters is $218,000, 154% 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 Brightwaters?
The median home value in Brightwaters is $768,600, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Brightwaters?
The median gross rent in Brightwaters is $1,728 per month, about 18.8% of household income.
Is Brightwaters, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 154% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 0.2%. Minuses: home values 81% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Brightwaters?
The median age in Brightwaters is 41.8 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Brightwaters?
The average commute to work in Brightwaters is 32 minutes; 19.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Brightwaters?
The unemployment rate in Brightwaters is 4.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Brightwaters?
62.6% of adults in Brightwaters 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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