Living in Fort Salonga, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fort Salonga · Census data 2020–2024
Fort Salonga has 10,199 residents with a median age of 45.6. The median household income is $189,856 (121% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $846,700.
Fort Salonga at a glance
- Population
- 10,199
- Median age
- 45.6State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $189,856State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $846,700State: $423,800
- Homeowners
- 98.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 62%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is Fort Salonga a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 121% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 5.7%; a poverty rate of 2.8%.
Cons: Home values 100% higher than the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Fort Salonga
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fort Salonga the median home value is $846,700, 154% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Fort Salonga median household income
The median household income in Fort Salonga is $189,856 and the income per person is $76,630. 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Fort Salonga: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,484
- Owner-occupied
- 98.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 1.1%
- Vacant
- 0.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1962
- Average household size
- 2.88
Fort Salonga demographics
- Population
- 10,199
- Median age
- 45.6
- Under 18
- 21.9%
- 65 and older
- 20%
- Households
- 3,473
- Foreign-born
- 4.5%
- Veterans
- 6.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fort Salonga ›
Education in Fort Salonga
62% of adults 25 and older in Fort Salonga have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 31.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fort Salonga
- Unemployment rate
- 5.7%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 16.2%
- Drive alone
- 70.8%
- Public transit
- 6.4%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.8%
Fort Salonga vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Salonga | 10,199 | $189,856 | $846,700 | — |
| East Northport | 19,700 | $157,662 | $623,800 | $2,527 |
| Northport | 7,322 | $146,921 | $745,300 | $2,209 |
| Kings Park | 16,516 | $121,136 | $619,000 | $1,927 |
| Centerport | 6,072 | $195,357 | $740,200 | $3,501 |
| Commack | 36,558 | $169,792 | $678,200 | $2,665 |
| Greenlawn | 15,210 | $164,427 | $630,800 | — |
| Elwood | 11,762 | $177,003 | $689,500 | $2,064 |
| Asharoken | 805 | $141,215 | $1,244,400 | $3,282 |
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What is the median household income in Fort Salonga, NY?
The median household income in Fort Salonga is $189,856, 121% 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 Fort Salonga?
The median home value in Fort Salonga is $846,700, compared with $423,800 in New York.
Is Fort Salonga, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 121% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 5.7%; a poverty rate of 2.8%. Minuses: home values 100% higher than the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes.
What is the median age in Fort Salonga?
The median age in Fort Salonga is 45.6 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Fort Salonga?
The average commute to work in Fort Salonga is 36 minutes; 16.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fort Salonga?
The unemployment rate in Fort Salonga is 5.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fort Salonga?
62% of adults in Fort Salonga 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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