Living in Hauppauge, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hauppauge · Census data 2020–2024
Hauppauge has 20,793 residents with a median age of 44.2. The median household income is $141,378 (64% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $652,900, the median rent is $2,646/month.
Hauppauge at a glance
- Population
- 20,793
- Median age
- 44.2State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $141,378State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $652,900State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,646/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 85.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 50.5%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Hauppauge a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 64% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 5.4%; a poverty rate of 5.2%.
Cons: Home values 54% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Hauppauge
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hauppauge the median home value is $652,900, 96% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,646 per month, which is 34.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,530 a month in housing costs.
Hauppauge median household income
The median household income in Hauppauge is $141,378 and the income per person is $61,967. 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Hauppauge: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,269
- Owner-occupied
- 85.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.7%
- Vacant
- 3.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 2.94
Hauppauge demographics
- Population
- 20,793
- Median age
- 44.2
- Under 18
- 19.6%
- 65 and older
- 18.9%
- Households
- 7,035
- Foreign-born
- 11.1%
- Veterans
- 4.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hauppauge ›
Education in Hauppauge
50.5% of adults 25 and older in Hauppauge have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 24.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hauppauge
- Unemployment rate
- 5.4%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 13.2%
- Drive alone
- 74.9%
- Public transit
- 4.8%
- Walk to work
- 0.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.3%
Hauppauge vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hauppauge | 20,793 | $141,378 | $652,900 | $2,646 |
| Islandia | 3,600 | $116,313 | $477,400 | $2,019 |
| Smithtown | 24,375 | $150,664 | $704,700 | $2,020 |
| Village of the Branch | 1,903 | $173,958 | $705,900 | — |
| Central Islip | 38,373 | $113,707 | $436,400 | $2,071 |
| Nesconset | 13,833 | $152,500 | $639,500 | $3,105 |
| Commack | 36,558 | $169,792 | $678,200 | $2,665 |
| Ronkonkoma | 18,709 | $121,673 | $489,100 | $2,345 |
| Kings Park | 16,516 | $121,136 | $619,000 | $1,927 |
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What is the median household income in Hauppauge, NY?
The median household income in Hauppauge is $141,378, 64% 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 Hauppauge?
The median home value in Hauppauge is $652,900, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Hauppauge?
The median gross rent in Hauppauge is $2,646 per month, about 34.2% of household income.
Is Hauppauge, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 64% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 5.4%; a poverty rate of 5.2%. Minuses: home values 54% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Hauppauge?
The median age in Hauppauge is 44.2 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Hauppauge?
The average commute to work in Hauppauge is 29 minutes; 13.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hauppauge?
The unemployment rate in Hauppauge is 5.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hauppauge?
50.5% of adults in Hauppauge 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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