Living in Lido Beach, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lido Beach · Census data 2020–2024
Lido Beach has 2,495 residents with a median age of 58.4. The median household income is $193,625 (125% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $896,000, the median rent is $2,799/month.
Lido Beach at a glance
- Population
- 2,495
- Median age
- 58.4State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $193,625State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $896,000State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,799/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 75.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 65.1%
- Average commute
- 41 min
Is Lido Beach a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 125% higher than the New York median; a poverty rate of 10.4%.
Cons: Home values 111% higher than the state median; an average commute of 41 minutes; unemployment of 6.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Lido Beach
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lido Beach the median home value is $896,000, 169% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,799 per month, which is 14.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Lido Beach median household income
The median household income in Lido Beach is $193,625 and the income per person is $100,684. 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Lido Beach: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,432
- Owner-occupied
- 75.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.9%
- Vacant
- 15.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 2.05
Lido Beach demographics
- Population
- 2,495
- Median age
- 58.4
- Under 18
- 12.5%
- 65 and older
- 32.3%
- Households
- 1,207
- Foreign-born
- 9.9%
- Veterans
- 10.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lido Beach ›
Education in Lido Beach
65.1% of adults 25 and older in Lido Beach have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 25% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lido Beach
- Unemployment rate
- 6.8%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 41 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 21.2%
- Drive alone
- 49.5%
- Public transit
- 21.1%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.8%
Lido Beach vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lido Beach | 2,495 | $193,625 | $896,000 | $2,799 |
| Point Lookout | 945 | $81,635 | $1,098,600 | $3,327 |
| Barnum Island | 2,302 | $116,250 | $755,100 | $3,500 |
| Island Park | 4,976 | $104,926 | $574,500 | $2,173 |
| Long Beach | 34,756 | $140,739 | $696,400 | $2,515 |
| Harbor Isle | 1,176 | $129,525 | $614,400 | $3,501 |
| Oceanside | 31,639 | $149,560 | $634,300 | $2,227 |
| Baldwin | 34,994 | $145,472 | $593,800 | $1,890 |
| Freeport | 44,088 | $120,625 | $505,900 | $2,077 |
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What is the median household income in Lido Beach, NY?
The median household income in Lido Beach is $193,625, 125% 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 Lido Beach?
The median home value in Lido Beach is $896,000, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Lido Beach?
The median gross rent in Lido Beach is $2,799 per month, about 14.7% of household income.
Is Lido Beach, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 125% higher than the New York median; a poverty rate of 10.4%. Minuses: home values 111% higher than the state median; an average commute of 41 minutes; unemployment of 6.8%.
What is the median age in Lido Beach?
The median age in Lido Beach is 58.4 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Lido Beach?
The average commute to work in Lido Beach is 41 minutes; 21.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lido Beach?
The unemployment rate in Lido Beach is 6.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lido Beach?
65.1% of adults in Lido Beach 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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