Living in Centre Island, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Centre Island · Census data 2020–2024
Centre Island has 264 residents with a median age of 62.4. The median household income is $218,036 (154% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $2,000,000.
Centre Island is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Centre Island at a glance
- Population
- 264
- Median age
- 62.4State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $218,036State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $2,000,000State: $423,800
- Homeowners
- 92.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 54.7%
- Average commute
- 42 min
Is Centre Island a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 154% higher than the New York median.
Cons: Home values 372% higher than the state median; an average commute of 42 minutes; unemployment of 9.9%; a poverty rate of 15.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Centre Island
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Centre Island the median home value is $2,000,000, 501% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Centre Island median household income
The median household income in Centre Island is $218,036 and the income per person is $193,178. 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Centre Island: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 187
- Owner-occupied
- 92.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.3%
- Vacant
- 34.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1962
- Average household size
- 2.15
34.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Centre Island has many vacation and second homes.
Centre Island demographics
- Population
- 264
- Median age
- 62.4
- Under 18
- 9.8%
- 65 and older
- 45.5%
- Households
- 123
- Foreign-born
- 14.8%
- Veterans
- 3.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Centre Island ›
Education in Centre Island
54.7% of adults 25 and older in Centre Island have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 30.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Centre Island
- Unemployment rate
- 9.9%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 42 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 14.1%
- Drive alone
- 60.2%
- Public transit
- 2.3%
- Walk to work
- 10.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 78%
Centre Island vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centre Island | 264 | $218,036 | $2,000,000 | — |
| Cove Neck | 231 | $238,333 | $2,000,001 | $3,250 |
| Bayville | 6,744 | $149,191 | $710,000 | $2,127 |
| Oyster Bay | 7,308 | $111,264 | $695,500 | $2,225 |
| Mill Neck | 1,136 | $196,359 | $1,368,800 | $3,501 |
| Oyster Bay Cove | 2,075 | $250,001 | $1,714,700 | $2,500 |
| East Norwich | 2,697 | $204,071 | $828,100 | — |
| Laurel Hollow | 1,927 | $250,001 | $1,636,700 | $3,501 |
| Locust Valley | 4,153 | $152,472 | $846,500 | $2,324 |
More for people moving to Centre Island
Centre Island ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Centre Island: FAQ
What is the median household income in Centre Island, NY?
The median household income in Centre Island is $218,036, 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 Centre Island?
The median home value in Centre Island is $2,000,000, compared with $423,800 in New York.
Is Centre Island, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 154% higher than the New York median. Minuses: home values 372% higher than the state median; an average commute of 42 minutes; unemployment of 9.9%; a poverty rate of 15.2%.
What is the median age in Centre Island?
The median age in Centre Island is 62.4 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Centre Island?
The average commute to work in Centre Island is 42 minutes; 14.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Centre Island?
The unemployment rate in Centre Island is 9.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Centre Island?
54.7% of adults in Centre Island 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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