Living in Copiague, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Copiague · Census data 2020–2024
Copiague has 23,424 residents with a median age of 37.3. The median household income is $127,369 (48% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $484,500, the median rent is $2,199/month.
Copiague at a glance
- Population
- 23,424
- Median age
- 37.3State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $127,369State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $484,500State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,199/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 79.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.3%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Copiague a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 48% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 5.1%; a poverty rate of 5.7%.
Cons: Home values 14% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Copiague
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Copiague the median home value is $484,500, 46% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,199 per month, which is 33.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,211 a month in housing costs.
Copiague median household income
The median household income in Copiague is $127,369 and the income per person is $46,392. 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Copiague: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,338
- Owner-occupied
- 79.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.3%
- Vacant
- 5.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 3.38
Copiague demographics
- Population
- 23,424
- Median age
- 37.3
- Under 18
- 23.5%
- 65 and older
- 12.1%
- Households
- 6,903
- Foreign-born
- 29.2%
- Veterans
- 3.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Copiague ›
Education in Copiague
26.3% of adults 25 and older in Copiague have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 9.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Copiague
- Unemployment rate
- 5.1%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 8.6%
- Drive alone
- 70.3%
- Public transit
- 6.1%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.5%
Copiague vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copiague | 23,424 | $127,369 | $484,500 | $2,199 |
| Amityville | 9,588 | $106,285 | $569,800 | $2,247 |
| Lindenhurst | 27,142 | $130,128 | $521,500 | $1,885 |
| East Massapequa | 20,377 | $146,454 | $625,600 | $1,486 |
| North Amityville | 21,138 | $136,654 | $466,500 | $2,467 |
| North Lindenhurst | 10,952 | $123,342 | $495,300 | $2,100 |
| Massapequa Park | 16,963 | $171,953 | $642,600 | $3,469 |
| West Babylon | 43,570 | $129,519 | $531,900 | $2,225 |
| Babylon | 12,185 | $140,820 | $658,500 | $2,427 |
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What is the median household income in Copiague, NY?
The median household income in Copiague is $127,369, 48% 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 Copiague?
The median home value in Copiague is $484,500, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Copiague?
The median gross rent in Copiague is $2,199 per month, about 33.8% of household income.
Is Copiague, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 48% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 5.1%; a poverty rate of 5.7%. Minuses: home values 14% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Copiague?
The median age in Copiague is 37.3 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Copiague?
The average commute to work in Copiague is 31 minutes; 8.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Copiague?
The unemployment rate in Copiague is 5.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Copiague?
26.3% of adults in Copiague 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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