Living in Great River, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Great River · Census data 2020–2024
Great River has 1,899 residents with a median age of 53.1. The median household income is $136,071 (58% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $802,800, the median rent is $2,750/month.
Great River at a glance
- Population
- 1,899
- Median age
- 53.1State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $136,071State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $802,800State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,750/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 66.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 56.4%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Great River a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 58% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 5.4%.
Cons: Home values 89% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Great River
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Great River the median home value is $802,800, 141% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,750 per month, which is 29.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Great River median household income
The median household income in Great River is $136,071 and the income per person is $71,912. 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Great River: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 930
- Owner-occupied
- 66.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.1%
- Vacant
- 8.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.22
Great River demographics
- Population
- 1,899
- Median age
- 53.1
- Under 18
- 11.7%
- 65 and older
- 27.9%
- Households
- 854
- Foreign-born
- 4.4%
- Veterans
- 3.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Great River ›
Education in Great River
56.4% of adults 25 and older in Great River have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 35.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Great River
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 12.5%
- Drive alone
- 73.3%
- Public transit
- 7.6%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.8%
Great River vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great River | 1,899 | $136,071 | $802,800 | $2,750 |
| East Islip | 13,573 | $147,996 | $593,200 | $2,708 |
| Oakdale | 7,115 | $118,958 | $613,000 | $2,239 |
| West Sayville | 4,800 | $166,312 | $583,200 | $2,701 |
| North Great River | 3,909 | $147,143 | $542,300 | $2,353 |
| Islip Terrace | 5,168 | $155,313 | $519,200 | $2,640 |
| Islip | 17,362 | $120,909 | $542,200 | $2,235 |
| Sayville | 15,408 | $147,120 | $637,200 | $2,351 |
| Bohemia | 9,181 | $125,781 | $557,700 | $2,582 |
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What is the median household income in Great River, NY?
The median household income in Great River is $136,071, 58% 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 Great River?
The median home value in Great River is $802,800, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Great River?
The median gross rent in Great River is $2,750 per month, about 29.1% of household income.
Is Great River, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 58% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 5.4%. Minuses: home values 89% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Great River?
The median age in Great River is 53.1 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Great River?
The average commute to work in Great River is 31 minutes; 12.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Great River?
The unemployment rate in Great River is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Great River?
56.4% of adults in Great River 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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