Living in Lake Grove, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lake Grove · Census data 2020–2024
Lake Grove has 11,061 residents with a median age of 40.1. The median household income is $118,311 (38% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $598,900, the median rent is $2,184/month.
Lake Grove at a glance
- Population
- 11,061
- Median age
- 40.1State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $118,311State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $598,900State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,184/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 77.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 43.2%
- Average commute
- 39 min
Is Lake Grove a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 38% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 5.2%; a poverty rate of 8.1%.
Cons: Home values 41% higher than the state median; an average commute of 39 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Lake Grove
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lake Grove the median home value is $598,900, 80% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,184 per month, which is 37.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,550 a month in housing costs.
Lake Grove median household income
The median household income in Lake Grove is $118,311 and the income per person is $49,798. 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Lake Grove: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,843
- Owner-occupied
- 77.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.7%
- Vacant
- 1.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.91
Lake Grove demographics
- Population
- 11,061
- Median age
- 40.1
- Under 18
- 22.5%
- 65 and older
- 17.6%
- Households
- 3,775
- Foreign-born
- 15.1%
- Veterans
- 2.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lake Grove ›
Education in Lake Grove
43.2% of adults 25 and older in Lake Grove have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 18.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lake Grove
- Unemployment rate
- 5.2%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 39 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 11.7%
- Drive alone
- 75.1%
- Public transit
- 4.3%
- Walk to work
- 0.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.4%
Lake Grove vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Grove | 11,061 | $118,311 | $598,900 | $2,184 |
| Lake Ronkonkoma | 18,221 | $101,633 | $525,000 | $2,170 |
| Nesconset | 13,833 | $152,500 | $639,500 | $3,105 |
| Centereach | 31,839 | $132,240 | $514,800 | $2,420 |
| St. James | 13,244 | $142,368 | $652,700 | $2,218 |
| Village of the Branch | 1,903 | $173,958 | $705,900 | — |
| Stony Brook | 12,868 | $174,872 | $623,300 | $3,501 |
| Head of the Harbor | 1,384 | $250,001 | $1,167,400 | $2,333 |
| Ronkonkoma | 18,709 | $121,673 | $489,100 | $2,345 |
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What is the median household income in Lake Grove, NY?
The median household income in Lake Grove is $118,311, 38% 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 Lake Grove?
The median home value in Lake Grove is $598,900, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Lake Grove?
The median gross rent in Lake Grove is $2,184 per month, about 37.5% of household income.
Is Lake Grove, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 38% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 5.2%; a poverty rate of 8.1%. Minuses: home values 41% higher than the state median; an average commute of 39 minutes.
What is the median age in Lake Grove?
The median age in Lake Grove is 40.1 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Lake Grove?
The average commute to work in Lake Grove is 39 minutes; 11.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lake Grove?
The unemployment rate in Lake Grove is 5.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lake Grove?
43.2% of adults in Lake Grove 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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