Living in Gordon Heights, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gordon Heights · Census data 2020–2024
Gordon Heights has 4,230 residents with a median age of 33.4. The median household income is $106,828 (24% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $382,000, the median rent is $2,667/month.
Gordon Heights at a glance
- Population
- 4,230
- Median age
- 33.4State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $106,828State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $382,000State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,667/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 82.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.5%
- Average commute
- 39 min
Is Gordon Heights a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 24% higher than the New York median; home values 10% lower than the state median.
Cons: An average commute of 39 minutes; unemployment of 7%; a poverty rate of 16.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Gordon Heights
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Gordon Heights the median home value is $382,000, 15% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,667 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,220 a month in housing costs.
Gordon Heights median household income
The median household income in Gordon Heights is $106,828 and the income per person is $29,999. 16.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Gordon Heights: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,239
- Owner-occupied
- 82.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.9%
- Vacant
- 5.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 3.55
Gordon Heights demographics
- Population
- 4,230
- Median age
- 33.4
- Under 18
- 30.7%
- 65 and older
- 9.3%
- Households
- 1,172
- Foreign-born
- 19.5%
- Veterans
- 3.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gordon Heights ›
Education in Gordon Heights
19.5% of adults 25 and older in Gordon Heights have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 6.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Gordon Heights
- Unemployment rate
- 7%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 39 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 2.2%
- Drive alone
- 75.6%
- Public transit
- 15%
- Walk to work
- 2.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.4%
Gordon Heights vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Heights | 4,230 | $106,828 | $382,000 | $2,667 |
| Middle Island | 11,027 | $85,480 | $383,500 | $1,868 |
| Coram | 39,539 | $105,220 | $452,100 | $2,492 |
| Yaphank | 6,934 | $108,971 | $459,700 | $2,976 |
| Medford | 24,796 | $128,192 | $476,200 | $2,353 |
| Farmingville | 16,160 | $127,988 | $472,100 | $2,356 |
| Selden | 21,604 | $108,952 | $462,000 | $2,311 |
| Ridge | 12,503 | $78,528 | $424,800 | $2,044 |
| North Bellport | 11,087 | $100,247 | $416,100 | $2,991 |
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What is the median household income in Gordon Heights, NY?
The median household income in Gordon Heights is $106,828, 24% 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 Gordon Heights?
The median home value in Gordon Heights is $382,000, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Gordon Heights?
The median gross rent in Gordon Heights is $2,667 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Gordon Heights, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 24% higher than the New York median; home values 10% lower than the state median. Minuses: an average commute of 39 minutes; unemployment of 7%; a poverty rate of 16.9%.
What is the median age in Gordon Heights?
The median age in Gordon Heights is 33.4 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Gordon Heights?
The average commute to work in Gordon Heights is 39 minutes; 2.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Gordon Heights?
The unemployment rate in Gordon Heights is 7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Gordon Heights?
19.5% of adults in Gordon Heights 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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