Living in Gilgo, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gilgo · Census data 2020–2024
Gilgo has 148 residents with a median age of 60.3. The median home value is $441,200.
Gilgo is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Gilgo at a glance
- Population
- 148
- Median age
- 60.3State: 39.8
- Median home value
- $441,200State: $423,800
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 74%
Is Gilgo a good place to live?
Cons: Home values 4% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 28.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Gilgo
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Gilgo the median home value is $441,200, 33% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Housing in Gilgo: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 138
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 68.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 3.36
68.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Gilgo has many vacation and second homes.
Gilgo demographics
- Population
- 148
- Median age
- 60.3
- Under 18
- 22.3%
- 65 and older
- 27%
- Households
- 44
- Foreign-born
- 19.6%
- Veterans
- 10.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gilgo ›
Education in Gilgo
74% of adults 25 and older in Gilgo have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 59.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Gilgo
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- —State: 33 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 0%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Gilgo vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilgo | 148 | — | $441,200 | — |
| Copiague | 23,424 | $127,369 | $484,500 | $2,199 |
| Amityville | 9,588 | $106,285 | $569,800 | $2,247 |
| Lindenhurst | 27,142 | $130,128 | $521,500 | $1,885 |
| East Massapequa | 20,377 | $146,454 | $625,600 | $1,486 |
| Massapequa Park | 16,963 | $171,953 | $642,600 | $3,469 |
| North Amityville | 21,138 | $136,654 | $466,500 | $2,467 |
| North Lindenhurst | 10,952 | $123,342 | $495,300 | $2,100 |
| Babylon | 12,185 | $140,820 | $658,500 | $2,427 |
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What is the average home price in Gilgo?
The median home value in Gilgo is $441,200, compared with $423,800 in New York.
Is Gilgo, NY a good place to live?
Minuses: home values 4% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 28.4%.
What is the median age in Gilgo?
The median age in Gilgo is 60.3 years (New York: 39.8).
What is the unemployment rate in Gilgo?
The unemployment rate in Gilgo is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Gilgo?
74% of adults in Gilgo 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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