Living in East Shoreham, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Shoreham · Census data 2020–2024
East Shoreham has 7,321 residents with a median age of 38.7. The median household income is $153,235 (78% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $604,100, the median rent is $1,791/month.
East Shoreham at a glance
- Population
- 7,321
- Median age
- 38.7State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $153,235State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $604,100State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,791/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 96.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 44%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is East Shoreham a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 78% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 5.5%; a poverty rate of 3.4%.
Cons: Home values 43% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in East Shoreham
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Shoreham the median home value is $604,100, 82% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,791 per month, which is 32.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,662 a month in housing costs.
East Shoreham median household income
The median household income in East Shoreham is $153,235 and the income per person is $52,178. 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in East Shoreham: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,166
- Owner-occupied
- 96.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 3.7%
- Vacant
- 0.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 3.33
East Shoreham demographics
- Population
- 7,321
- Median age
- 38.7
- Under 18
- 24.5%
- 65 and older
- 14.4%
- Households
- 2,150
- Foreign-born
- 5.4%
- Veterans
- 5.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Shoreham ›
Education in East Shoreham
44% of adults 25 and older in East Shoreham have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 27.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Shoreham
- Unemployment rate
- 5.5%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 13.6%
- Drive alone
- 78.9%
- Public transit
- 1.2%
- Walk to work
- 0.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 99.6%
East Shoreham vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Shoreham | 7,321 | $153,235 | $604,100 | $1,791 |
| Shoreham | 537 | $160,625 | $709,700 | — |
| Wading River | 8,359 | $136,549 | $518,500 | — |
| Ridge | 12,503 | $78,528 | $424,800 | $2,044 |
| Rocky Point | 13,356 | $127,024 | $461,400 | $2,337 |
| Sound Beach | 7,210 | $132,008 | $428,700 | $3,343 |
| Middle Island | 11,027 | $85,480 | $383,500 | $1,868 |
| Calverton | 5,618 | $60,442 | $229,200 | $1,828 |
| Miller Place | 11,736 | $146,492 | $614,400 | $1,172 |
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What is the median household income in East Shoreham, NY?
The median household income in East Shoreham is $153,235, 78% 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 Shoreham?
The median home value in East Shoreham is $604,100, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in East Shoreham?
The median gross rent in East Shoreham is $1,791 per month, about 32.1% of household income.
Is East Shoreham, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 78% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 5.5%; a poverty rate of 3.4%. Minuses: home values 43% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
What is the median age in East Shoreham?
The median age in East Shoreham is 38.7 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in East Shoreham?
The average commute to work in East Shoreham is 33 minutes; 13.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Shoreham?
The unemployment rate in East Shoreham is 5.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Shoreham?
44% of adults in East Shoreham 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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