Living in Greenport, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Greenport · Census data 2020–2024
Greenport has 2,574 residents with a median age of 51.1. The median household income is $81,094 (6% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $961,200, the median rent is $2,104/month.
Greenport at a glance
- Population
- 2,574
- Median age
- 51.1State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $81,094State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $961,200State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,104/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 46.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36.7%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Greenport a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.3%.
Cons: Median household income 6% lower than the New York median; home values 127% higher than the state median; unemployment of 7.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Greenport
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Greenport the median home value is $961,200, 189% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,104 per month, which is 38% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,062 a month in housing costs.
Greenport median household income
The median household income in Greenport is $81,094 and the income per person is $51,335. 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Greenport: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,487
- Owner-occupied
- 46.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 53.7%
- Vacant
- 31.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.40
31.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Greenport has many vacation and second homes.
Greenport demographics
- Population
- 2,574
- Median age
- 51.1
- Under 18
- 19.7%
- 65 and older
- 23%
- Households
- 1,021
- Foreign-born
- 23.3%
- Veterans
- 6.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Greenport ›
Education in Greenport
36.7% of adults 25 and older in Greenport have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 10.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Greenport
- Unemployment rate
- 7.3%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 9%
- Drive alone
- 55.5%
- Public transit
- 5.5%
- Walk to work
- 12.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.2%
Greenport vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenport | 2,574 | $81,094 | $961,200 | $2,104 |
| Greenport West | 2,463 | $93,983 | $839,900 | $1,979 |
| East Marion | 1,331 | $102,500 | $857,800 | — |
| Shelter Island Heights | 1,230 | $113,091 | $1,157,200 | — |
| Southold | 6,397 | $128,822 | $844,700 | $2,237 |
| Shelter Island | 2,125 | $165,734 | $1,025,400 | — |
| Orient | 1,121 | $94,261 | $973,700 | — |
| North Haven | 967 | $154,653 | $1,916,700 | — |
| Peconic | 848 | $116,250 | $980,900 | $3,501 |
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What is the median household income in Greenport, NY?
The median household income in Greenport is $81,094, 6% lower 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?
The median home value in Greenport is $961,200, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Greenport?
The median gross rent in Greenport is $2,104 per month, about 38% of household income.
Is Greenport, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.3%. Minuses: median household income 6% lower than the New York median; home values 127% higher than the state median; unemployment of 7.3%.
What is the median age in Greenport?
The median age in Greenport is 51.1 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Greenport?
The average commute to work in Greenport is 21 minutes; 9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Greenport?
The unemployment rate in Greenport is 7.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Greenport?
36.7% of adults in Greenport 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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