Living in Deer Park, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Deer Park · Census data 2020–2024
Deer Park has 27,990 residents with a median age of 38.6. The median household income is $137,105 (59% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $543,500, the median rent is $1,906/month.
Deer Park at a glance
- Population
- 27,990
- Median age
- 38.6State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $137,105State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $543,500State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,906/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 83.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38.4%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Deer Park a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 59% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 2.2%; a poverty rate of 3.4%.
Cons: Home values 28% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Deer Park
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Deer Park the median home value is $543,500, 63% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,906 per month, which is 31.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,350 a month in housing costs.
Deer Park median household income
The median household income in Deer Park is $137,105 and the income per person is $51,309. 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Deer Park: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 9,315
- Owner-occupied
- 83.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.2%
- Vacant
- 3.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 3.12
Deer Park demographics
- Population
- 27,990
- Median age
- 38.6
- Under 18
- 22.1%
- 65 and older
- 14.5%
- Households
- 8,951
- Foreign-born
- 21.6%
- Veterans
- 4.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Deer Park ›
Education in Deer Park
38.4% of adults 25 and older in Deer Park have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 17.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Deer Park
- Unemployment rate
- 2.2%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 10.6%
- Drive alone
- 70.7%
- Public transit
- 7.9%
- Walk to work
- 0.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.1%
Deer Park vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Park | 27,990 | $137,105 | $543,500 | $1,906 |
| Baywood | 8,176 | $118,750 | $456,500 | $2,702 |
| North Babylon | 17,963 | $140,342 | $520,500 | $2,144 |
| Wheatley Heights | 4,729 | $118,036 | $538,200 | $1,688 |
| Dix Hills | 24,773 | $227,944 | $935,800 | $2,659 |
| North Bay Shore | 20,282 | $141,915 | $497,600 | $1,597 |
| West Babylon | 43,570 | $129,519 | $531,900 | $2,225 |
| West Islip | 26,865 | $176,281 | $614,300 | $2,765 |
| Bay Shore | 31,683 | $105,618 | $492,200 | $2,063 |
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What is the median household income in Deer Park, NY?
The median household income in Deer Park is $137,105, 59% 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 Deer Park?
The median home value in Deer Park is $543,500, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Deer Park?
The median gross rent in Deer Park is $1,906 per month, about 31.7% of household income.
Is Deer Park, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 59% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 2.2%; a poverty rate of 3.4%. Minuses: home values 28% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Deer Park?
The median age in Deer Park is 38.6 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Deer Park?
The average commute to work in Deer Park is 30 minutes; 10.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Deer Park?
The unemployment rate in Deer Park is 2.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Deer Park?
38.4% of adults in Deer Park 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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