Living in Commack, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Commack · Census data 2020–2024
Commack has 36,558 residents with a median age of 42.3. The median household income is $169,792 (97% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $678,200, the median rent is $2,665/month.
Commack at a glance
- Population
- 36,558
- Median age
- 42.3State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $169,792State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $678,200State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,665/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 93.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 60%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Commack a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 97% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 4.2%.
Cons: Home values 60% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Commack
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Commack the median home value is $678,200, 104% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,665 per month, which is 38.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,856 a month in housing costs.
Commack median household income
The median household income in Commack is $169,792 and the income per person is $66,299. 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Commack: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 11,878
- Owner-occupied
- 93.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 6.3%
- Vacant
- 2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 3.06
Commack demographics
- Population
- 36,558
- Median age
- 42.3
- Under 18
- 23%
- 65 and older
- 16.9%
- Households
- 11,640
- Foreign-born
- 10.5%
- Veterans
- 4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Commack ›
Education in Commack
60% of adults 25 and older in Commack have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 28.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Commack
- Unemployment rate
- 4.6%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 19.1%
- Drive alone
- 69.6%
- Public transit
- 4.8%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.1%
Commack vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commack | 36,558 | $169,792 | $678,200 | $2,665 |
| Elwood | 11,762 | $177,003 | $689,500 | $2,064 |
| East Northport | 19,700 | $157,662 | $623,800 | $2,527 |
| Kings Park | 16,516 | $121,136 | $619,000 | $1,927 |
| Smithtown | 24,375 | $150,664 | $704,700 | $2,020 |
| Dix Hills | 24,773 | $227,944 | $935,800 | $2,659 |
| Hauppauge | 20,793 | $141,378 | $652,900 | $2,646 |
| Greenlawn | 15,210 | $164,427 | $630,800 | — |
| Fort Salonga | 10,199 | $189,856 | $846,700 | — |
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What is the median household income in Commack, NY?
The median household income in Commack is $169,792, 97% 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 Commack?
The median home value in Commack is $678,200, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Commack?
The median gross rent in Commack is $2,665 per month, about 38.8% of household income.
Is Commack, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 97% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 4.2%. Minuses: home values 60% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
What is the median age in Commack?
The median age in Commack is 42.3 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Commack?
The average commute to work in Commack is 33 minutes; 19.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Commack?
The unemployment rate in Commack is 4.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Commack?
60% of adults in Commack 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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