Living in Cutchogue, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Cutchogue · Census data 2020–2024
Cutchogue has 2,835 residents with a median age of 56.9. The median household income is $143,472 (67% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $917,800, the median rent is $2,120/month.
Cutchogue at a glance
- Population
- 2,835
- Median age
- 56.9State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $143,472State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $917,800State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,120/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 93%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 53.3%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Cutchogue a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 67% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 0.1%; a poverty rate of 6.3%.
Cons: Home values 117% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Cutchogue
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Cutchogue the median home value is $917,800, 176% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,120 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Cutchogue median household income
The median household income in Cutchogue is $143,472 and the income per person is $70,985. 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Cutchogue: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,964
- Owner-occupied
- 93%
- Renter-occupied
- 7%
- Vacant
- 42.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.44
42.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Cutchogue has many vacation and second homes.
Cutchogue demographics
- Population
- 2,835
- Median age
- 56.9
- Under 18
- 13.6%
- 65 and older
- 33.5%
- Households
- 1,130
- Foreign-born
- 9.9%
- Veterans
- 12.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Cutchogue ›
Education in Cutchogue
53.3% of adults 25 and older in Cutchogue have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 21.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Cutchogue
- Unemployment rate
- 0.1%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 23.2%
- Drive alone
- 66.9%
- Public transit
- 2%
- Walk to work
- 3.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.2%
Cutchogue vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cutchogue | 2,835 | $143,472 | $917,800 | $2,120 |
| Peconic | 848 | $116,250 | $980,900 | $3,501 |
| New Suffolk | 298 | $130,875 | $1,060,000 | — |
| Mattituck | 4,606 | $121,250 | $750,000 | $1,762 |
| Southold | 6,397 | $128,822 | $844,700 | $2,237 |
| Laurel | 1,360 | $138,726 | $870,800 | — |
| Jamesport | 1,593 | $97,005 | $674,800 | — |
| Shelter Island Heights | 1,230 | $113,091 | $1,157,200 | — |
| Greenport West | 2,463 | $93,983 | $839,900 | $1,979 |
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What is the median household income in Cutchogue, NY?
The median household income in Cutchogue is $143,472, 67% 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 Cutchogue?
The median home value in Cutchogue is $917,800, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Cutchogue?
The median gross rent in Cutchogue is $2,120 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Cutchogue, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 67% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 0.1%; a poverty rate of 6.3%. Minuses: home values 117% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Cutchogue?
The median age in Cutchogue is 56.9 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Cutchogue?
The average commute to work in Cutchogue is 31 minutes; 23.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Cutchogue?
The unemployment rate in Cutchogue is 0.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Cutchogue?
53.3% of adults in Cutchogue 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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