Living in East Marion, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Marion · Census data 2020–2024
East Marion has 1,331 residents with a median age of 68.1. The median household income is $102,500 (19% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $857,800.
East Marion is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
East Marion at a glance
- Population
- 1,331
- Median age
- 68.1State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $102,500State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $857,800State: $423,800
- Homeowners
- 87.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 51%
- Average commute
- 37 min
Is East Marion a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 19% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 2.7%.
Cons: Home values 102% higher than the state median; an average commute of 37 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in East Marion
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Marion the median home value is $857,800, 158% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 23.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,733 a month in housing costs.
East Marion median household income
The median household income in East Marion is $102,500 and the income per person is $76,865. 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in East Marion: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,146
- Owner-occupied
- 87.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.6%
- Vacant
- 41.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1961
- Average household size
- 2.00
41.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that East Marion has many vacation and second homes.
East Marion demographics
- Population
- 1,331
- Median age
- 68.1
- Under 18
- 5.8%
- 65 and older
- 54.5%
- Households
- 666
- Foreign-born
- 7.9%
- Veterans
- 4.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Marion ›
Education in East Marion
51% of adults 25 and older in East Marion have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 23.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Marion
- Unemployment rate
- 2.5%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 37 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 23.4%
- Drive alone
- 52.3%
- Public transit
- 9.8%
- Walk to work
- 2.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.2%
East Marion vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Marion | 1,331 | $102,500 | $857,800 | — |
| Greenport | 2,574 | $81,094 | $961,200 | $2,104 |
| Orient | 1,121 | $94,261 | $973,700 | — |
| Greenport West | 2,463 | $93,983 | $839,900 | $1,979 |
| Shelter Island Heights | 1,230 | $113,091 | $1,157,200 | — |
| Shelter Island | 2,125 | $165,734 | $1,025,400 | — |
| Southold | 6,397 | $128,822 | $844,700 | $2,237 |
| North Haven | 967 | $154,653 | $1,916,700 | — |
| Peconic | 848 | $116,250 | $980,900 | $3,501 |
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What is the median household income in East Marion, NY?
The median household income in East Marion is $102,500, 19% 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 Marion?
The median home value in East Marion is $857,800, compared with $423,800 in New York.
Is East Marion, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 19% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 2.7%. Minuses: home values 102% higher than the state median; an average commute of 37 minutes.
What is the median age in East Marion?
The median age in East Marion is 68.1 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in East Marion?
The average commute to work in East Marion is 37 minutes; 23.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Marion?
The unemployment rate in East Marion is 2.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Marion?
51% of adults in East Marion 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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