Living in East Patchogue, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Patchogue · Census data 2020–2024
East Patchogue has 21,673 residents with a median age of 43.5. The median household income is $108,397 (26% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $478,700, the median rent is $2,045/month.
East Patchogue at a glance
- Population
- 21,673
- Median age
- 43.5State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $108,397State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $478,700State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,045/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 73.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.8%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is East Patchogue a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 26% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 5.4%; a poverty rate of 5.9%.
Cons: Home values 13% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in East Patchogue
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Patchogue the median home value is $478,700, 44% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,045 per month, which is 38.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,065 a month in housing costs.
East Patchogue median household income
The median household income in East Patchogue is $108,397 and the income per person is $51,035. 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in East Patchogue: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,691
- Owner-occupied
- 73.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.6%
- Vacant
- 5.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.59
East Patchogue demographics
- Population
- 21,673
- Median age
- 43.5
- Under 18
- 16.9%
- 65 and older
- 18.4%
- Households
- 8,235
- Foreign-born
- 15.3%
- Veterans
- 4.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Patchogue ›
Education in East Patchogue
33.8% of adults 25 and older in East Patchogue have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 13.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Patchogue
- Unemployment rate
- 5.4%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 8.1%
- Drive alone
- 77.6%
- Public transit
- 3.4%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 93%
East Patchogue vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Patchogue | 21,673 | $108,397 | $478,700 | $2,045 |
| Patchogue | 12,396 | $107,306 | $477,600 | $2,263 |
| North Bellport | 11,087 | $100,247 | $416,100 | $2,991 |
| North Patchogue | 6,984 | $107,695 | $450,600 | $2,275 |
| Bellport | 1,948 | $146,083 | $712,700 | $2,146 |
| Blue Point | 4,735 | $154,625 | $614,900 | $2,419 |
| Medford | 24,796 | $128,192 | $476,200 | $2,353 |
| Brookhaven | 2,858 | $114,839 | $692,800 | $2,346 |
| Bayport | 8,921 | $147,818 | $650,800 | $1,866 |
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What is the median household income in East Patchogue, NY?
The median household income in East Patchogue is $108,397, 26% 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 Patchogue?
The median home value in East Patchogue is $478,700, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in East Patchogue?
The median gross rent in East Patchogue is $2,045 per month, about 38.8% of household income.
Is East Patchogue, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 26% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 5.4%; a poverty rate of 5.9%. Minuses: home values 13% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in East Patchogue?
The median age in East Patchogue is 43.5 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in East Patchogue?
The average commute to work in East Patchogue is 30 minutes; 8.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Patchogue?
The unemployment rate in East Patchogue is 5.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Patchogue?
33.8% of adults in East Patchogue 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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