Living in Halesite, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Halesite · Census data 2020–2024
Halesite has 2,661 residents with a median age of 45.9. The median household income is $175,368 (104% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $851,600.
Halesite at a glance
- Population
- 2,661
- Median age
- 45.9State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $175,368State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $851,600State: $423,800
- Homeowners
- 86.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 65.9%
- Average commute
- 49 min
Is Halesite a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 104% higher than the New York median; a poverty rate of 0.7%.
Cons: Home values 101% higher than the state median; an average commute of 49 minutes; unemployment of 7.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Halesite
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Halesite the median home value is $851,600, 156% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 23.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Halesite median household income
The median household income in Halesite is $175,368 and the income per person is $93,877. 0.7% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Halesite: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,041
- Owner-occupied
- 86.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.7%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 2.55
Halesite demographics
- Population
- 2,661
- Median age
- 45.9
- Under 18
- 18.3%
- 65 and older
- 25.1%
- Households
- 1,041
- Foreign-born
- 3.9%
- Veterans
- 1.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Halesite ›
Education in Halesite
65.9% of adults 25 and older in Halesite have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 25% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Halesite
- Unemployment rate
- 7.6%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 49 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 18.6%
- Drive alone
- 46.8%
- Public transit
- 23.8%
- Walk to work
- 2%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.3%
Halesite vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halesite | 2,661 | $175,368 | $851,600 | — |
| Huntington | 19,948 | $168,095 | $767,000 | $2,529 |
| Huntington Bay | 1,693 | $250,001 | $1,728,800 | — |
| Centerport | 6,072 | $195,357 | $740,200 | $3,501 |
| Cold Spring Harbor | 3,220 | $250,001 | $1,587,900 | — |
| Greenlawn | 15,210 | $164,427 | $630,800 | — |
| Huntington Station | 32,601 | $135,477 | $578,000 | $2,052 |
| Lloyd Harbor | 3,565 | $250,001 | $1,533,800 | $1,821 |
| Eatons Neck | 1,173 | $234,375 | $888,400 | — |
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What is the median household income in Halesite, NY?
The median household income in Halesite is $175,368, 104% 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 Halesite?
The median home value in Halesite is $851,600, compared with $423,800 in New York.
Is Halesite, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 104% higher than the New York median; a poverty rate of 0.7%. Minuses: home values 101% higher than the state median; an average commute of 49 minutes; unemployment of 7.6%.
What is the median age in Halesite?
The median age in Halesite is 45.9 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Halesite?
The average commute to work in Halesite is 49 minutes; 18.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Halesite?
The unemployment rate in Halesite is 7.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Halesite?
65.9% of adults in Halesite 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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