Living in Coram, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Coram · Census data 2020–2024
Coram has 39,539 residents with a median age of 43.5. The median household income is $105,220 (22% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $452,100, the median rent is $2,492/month.
Coram at a glance
- Population
- 39,539
- Median age
- 43.5State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $105,220State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $452,100State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,492/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 69.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36.1%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Coram a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 22% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 7.5%.
Cons: Home values 7% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Coram
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Coram the median home value is $452,100, 36% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,492 per month, which is 35.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,996 a month in housing costs.
Coram median household income
The median household income in Coram is $105,220 and the income per person is $48,630. 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Coram: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 16,304
- Owner-occupied
- 69.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.8%
- Vacant
- 7.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.58
Coram demographics
- Population
- 39,539
- Median age
- 43.5
- Under 18
- 19.2%
- 65 and older
- 18.1%
- Households
- 15,139
- Foreign-born
- 16.7%
- Veterans
- 4.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Coram ›
Education in Coram
36.1% of adults 25 and older in Coram have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 13.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Coram
- Unemployment rate
- 4.7%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 8.5%
- Drive alone
- 79.8%
- Public transit
- 3.3%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.6%
Coram vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coram | 39,539 | $105,220 | $452,100 | $2,492 |
| Selden | 21,604 | $108,952 | $462,000 | $2,311 |
| Gordon Heights | 4,230 | $106,828 | $382,000 | $2,667 |
| Terryville | 10,794 | $110,389 | $481,200 | $2,265 |
| Middle Island | 11,027 | $85,480 | $383,500 | $1,868 |
| Farmingville | 16,160 | $127,988 | $472,100 | $2,356 |
| Centereach | 31,839 | $132,240 | $514,800 | $2,420 |
| Medford | 24,796 | $128,192 | $476,200 | $2,353 |
| Mount Sinai | 11,093 | $162,188 | $661,200 | $3,088 |
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What is the median household income in Coram, NY?
The median household income in Coram is $105,220, 22% 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 Coram?
The median home value in Coram is $452,100, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Coram?
The median gross rent in Coram is $2,492 per month, about 35.1% of household income.
Is Coram, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 22% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 7.5%. Minuses: home values 7% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
What is the median age in Coram?
The median age in Coram is 43.5 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Coram?
The average commute to work in Coram is 34 minutes; 8.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Coram?
The unemployment rate in Coram is 4.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Coram?
36.1% of adults in Coram 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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