Living in Centerport, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Centerport · Census data 2020–2024
Centerport has 6,072 residents with a median age of 49.2. The median household income is $195,357 (127% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $740,200, the median rent is $3,501/month.
Centerport at a glance
- Population
- 6,072
- Median age
- 49.2State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $195,357State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $740,200State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $3,501/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 96.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 70.6%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is Centerport a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 127% higher than the New York median; a poverty rate of 3.9%.
Cons: Home values 75% higher than the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes; unemployment of 6.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Centerport
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Centerport the median home value is $740,200, 122% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, which is 21.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Centerport median household income
The median household income in Centerport is $195,357 and the income per person is $107,485. 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Centerport: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,327
- Owner-occupied
- 96.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 3.8%
- Vacant
- 2.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 2.69
Centerport demographics
- Population
- 6,072
- Median age
- 49.2
- Under 18
- 20.8%
- 65 and older
- 19.7%
- Households
- 2,260
- Foreign-born
- 5.7%
- Veterans
- 3.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Centerport ›
Education in Centerport
70.6% of adults 25 and older in Centerport have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 30.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Centerport
- Unemployment rate
- 6.7%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 22.2%
- Drive alone
- 60.7%
- Public transit
- 14.9%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.7%
Centerport vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centerport | 6,072 | $195,357 | $740,200 | $3,501 |
| Northport | 7,322 | $146,921 | $745,300 | $2,209 |
| Huntington Bay | 1,693 | $250,001 | $1,728,800 | — |
| Halesite | 2,661 | $175,368 | $851,600 | — |
| Huntington | 19,948 | $168,095 | $767,000 | $2,529 |
| Asharoken | 805 | $141,215 | $1,244,400 | $3,282 |
| Greenlawn | 15,210 | $164,427 | $630,800 | — |
| Eatons Neck | 1,173 | $234,375 | $888,400 | — |
| East Northport | 19,700 | $157,662 | $623,800 | $2,527 |
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What is the median household income in Centerport, NY?
The median household income in Centerport is $195,357, 127% 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 Centerport?
The median home value in Centerport is $740,200, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Centerport?
The median gross rent in Centerport is $3,501 per month, about 21.3% of household income.
Is Centerport, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 127% higher than the New York median; a poverty rate of 3.9%. Minuses: home values 75% higher than the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes; unemployment of 6.7%.
What is the median age in Centerport?
The median age in Centerport is 49.2 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Centerport?
The average commute to work in Centerport is 36 minutes; 22.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Centerport?
The unemployment rate in Centerport is 6.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Centerport?
70.6% of adults in Centerport 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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