Living in East Atlantic Beach, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Atlantic Beach · Census data 2020–2024
East Atlantic Beach has 1,825 residents with a median age of 53.5. The median household income is $157,468 (83% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $810,300, the median rent is $2,856/month.
East Atlantic Beach at a glance
- Population
- 1,825
- Median age
- 53.5State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $157,468State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $810,300State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,856/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 81.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 68.5%
- Average commute
- 53 min
Is East Atlantic Beach a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 83% higher than the New York median; a poverty rate of 6.4%.
Cons: Home values 91% higher than the state median; an average commute of 53 minutes; unemployment of 7.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in East Atlantic Beach
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Atlantic Beach the median home value is $810,300, 144% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,856 per month, which is 22.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
East Atlantic Beach median household income
The median household income in East Atlantic Beach is $157,468 and the income per person is $92,004. 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in East Atlantic Beach: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 917
- Owner-occupied
- 81.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.6%
- Vacant
- 11.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1950
- Average household size
- 2.24
East Atlantic Beach demographics
- Population
- 1,825
- Median age
- 53.5
- Under 18
- 17.9%
- 65 and older
- 22.4%
- Households
- 813
- Foreign-born
- 6.1%
- Veterans
- 2.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Atlantic Beach ›
Education in East Atlantic Beach
68.5% of adults 25 and older in East Atlantic Beach have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 30.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Atlantic Beach
- Unemployment rate
- 7.9%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 53 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 25.8%
- Drive alone
- 47.6%
- Public transit
- 17.5%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
East Atlantic Beach vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Atlantic Beach | 1,825 | $157,468 | $810,300 | $2,856 |
| Atlantic Beach | 1,422 | $165,565 | $996,600 | $3,501 |
| Lawrence | 6,778 | $170,000 | $1,623,200 | $1,943 |
| Long Beach | 34,756 | $140,739 | $696,400 | $2,515 |
| Woodsburgh | 830 | $248,750 | $1,625,000 | — |
| Harbor Isle | 1,176 | $129,525 | $614,400 | $3,501 |
| Hewlett Neck | 519 | $250,001 | $1,375,000 | — |
| Cedarhurst | 7,320 | $101,572 | $861,900 | $2,214 |
| Island Park | 4,976 | $104,926 | $574,500 | $2,173 |
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What is the median household income in East Atlantic Beach, NY?
The median household income in East Atlantic Beach is $157,468, 83% 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 East Atlantic Beach?
The median home value in East Atlantic Beach is $810,300, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in East Atlantic Beach?
The median gross rent in East Atlantic Beach is $2,856 per month, about 22.2% of household income.
Is East Atlantic Beach, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 83% higher than the New York median; a poverty rate of 6.4%. Minuses: home values 91% higher than the state median; an average commute of 53 minutes; unemployment of 7.9%.
What is the median age in East Atlantic Beach?
The median age in East Atlantic Beach is 53.5 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in East Atlantic Beach?
The average commute to work in East Atlantic Beach is 53 minutes; 25.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Atlantic Beach?
The unemployment rate in East Atlantic Beach is 7.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Atlantic Beach?
68.5% of adults in East Atlantic Beach 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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