Living in Centereach, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Centereach · Census data 2020–2024
Centereach has 31,839 residents with a median age of 38.4. The median household income is $132,240 (54% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $514,800, the median rent is $2,420/month.
Centereach at a glance
- Population
- 31,839
- Median age
- 38.4State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $132,240State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $514,800State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,420/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 86.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35.5%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Centereach a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 54% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 5.7%; a poverty rate of 5.3%.
Cons: Home values 21% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Centereach
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Centereach the median home value is $514,800, 55% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,420 per month, which is 49.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,175 a month in housing costs.
Centereach median household income
The median household income in Centereach is $132,240 and the income per person is $48,013. 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Centereach: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 10,484
- Owner-occupied
- 86.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.5%
- Vacant
- 7.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 3.26
Centereach demographics
- Population
- 31,839
- Median age
- 38.4
- Under 18
- 23.1%
- 65 and older
- 14.9%
- Households
- 9,676
- Foreign-born
- 16.5%
- Veterans
- 5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Centereach ›
Education in Centereach
35.5% of adults 25 and older in Centereach have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 16.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Centereach
- Unemployment rate
- 5.7%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 11.4%
- Drive alone
- 76.7%
- Public transit
- 1.1%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.1%
Centereach vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centereach | 31,839 | $132,240 | $514,800 | $2,420 |
| Selden | 21,604 | $108,952 | $462,000 | $2,311 |
| Lake Grove | 11,061 | $118,311 | $598,900 | $2,184 |
| Farmingville | 16,160 | $127,988 | $472,100 | $2,356 |
| Lake Ronkonkoma | 18,221 | $101,633 | $525,000 | $2,170 |
| Terryville | 10,794 | $110,389 | $481,200 | $2,265 |
| Stony Brook | 12,868 | $174,872 | $623,300 | $3,501 |
| East Setauket | 10,149 | $151,603 | $637,800 | $2,178 |
| St. James | 13,244 | $142,368 | $652,700 | $2,218 |
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What is the median household income in Centereach, NY?
The median household income in Centereach is $132,240, 54% 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 Centereach?
The median home value in Centereach is $514,800, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Centereach?
The median gross rent in Centereach is $2,420 per month, about 49.9% of household income.
Is Centereach, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 54% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 5.7%; a poverty rate of 5.3%. Minuses: home values 21% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Centereach?
The median age in Centereach is 38.4 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Centereach?
The average commute to work in Centereach is 32 minutes; 11.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Centereach?
The unemployment rate in Centereach is 5.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Centereach?
35.5% of adults in Centereach 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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