Living in Greenport West, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Greenport West · Census data 2020–2024
Greenport West has 2,463 residents with a median age of 51.4. The median household income is $93,983 (9% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $839,900, the median rent is $1,979/month.
Greenport West at a glance
- Population
- 2,463
- Median age
- 51.4State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $93,983State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $839,900State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,979/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 73.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 49.1%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Greenport West a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 9% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 9.5%.
Cons: Home values 98% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Greenport West
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Greenport West the median home value is $839,900, 152% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,979 per month, which is 29.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,195 a month in housing costs.
Greenport West median household income
The median household income in Greenport West is $93,983 and the income per person is $68,300. 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Greenport West: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,603
- Owner-occupied
- 73.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.1%
- Vacant
- 34.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.24
34.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Greenport West has many vacation and second homes.
Greenport West demographics
- Population
- 2,463
- Median age
- 51.4
- Under 18
- 11.8%
- 65 and older
- 31.8%
- Households
- 1,051
- Foreign-born
- 14.5%
- Veterans
- 5.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Greenport West ›
Education in Greenport West
49.1% of adults 25 and older in Greenport West have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 18.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Greenport West
- Unemployment rate
- 4.5%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 16.3%
- Drive alone
- 60.1%
- Public transit
- 1.7%
- Walk to work
- 7.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.6%
Greenport West vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenport West | 2,463 | $93,983 | $839,900 | $1,979 |
| Greenport | 2,574 | $81,094 | $961,200 | $2,104 |
| Shelter Island Heights | 1,230 | $113,091 | $1,157,200 | — |
| Southold | 6,397 | $128,822 | $844,700 | $2,237 |
| East Marion | 1,331 | $102,500 | $857,800 | — |
| Shelter Island | 2,125 | $165,734 | $1,025,400 | — |
| Peconic | 848 | $116,250 | $980,900 | $3,501 |
| North Haven | 967 | $154,653 | $1,916,700 | — |
| Orient | 1,121 | $94,261 | $973,700 | — |
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What is the median household income in Greenport West, NY?
The median household income in Greenport West is $93,983, 9% 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 Greenport West?
The median home value in Greenport West is $839,900, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Greenport West?
The median gross rent in Greenport West is $1,979 per month, about 29.4% of household income.
Is Greenport West, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 9% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 9.5%. Minuses: home values 98% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Greenport West?
The median age in Greenport West is 51.4 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Greenport West?
The average commute to work in Greenport West is 26 minutes; 16.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Greenport West?
The unemployment rate in Greenport West is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Greenport West?
49.1% of adults in Greenport West 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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