Living in Long Beach, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Long Beach · Census data 2020–2024
Long Beach has 34,756 residents with a median age of 43.5. The median household income is $140,739 (64% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $696,400, the median rent is $2,515/month.
Long Beach at a glance
- Population
- 34,756
- Median age
- 43.5State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $140,739State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $696,400State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,515/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 66%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 55.8%
- Average commute
- 41 min
Is Long Beach a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 64% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 7.6%.
Cons: Home values 64% higher than the state median; an average commute of 41 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Long Beach
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Long Beach the median home value is $696,400, 109% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,515 per month, which is 31.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,519 a month in housing costs.
Long Beach median household income
The median household income in Long Beach is $140,739 and the income per person is $73,366. 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Long Beach: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 16,630
- Owner-occupied
- 66%
- Renter-occupied
- 34%
- Vacant
- 9.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1961
- Average household size
- 2.23
Long Beach demographics
- Population
- 34,756
- Median age
- 43.5
- Under 18
- 13.8%
- 65 and older
- 21.8%
- Households
- 15,027
- Foreign-born
- 14.2%
- Veterans
- 2.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Long Beach ›
Education in Long Beach
55.8% of adults 25 and older in Long Beach have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 26.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Long Beach
- Unemployment rate
- 3.2%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 41 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 18.8%
- Drive alone
- 59.8%
- Public transit
- 15.2%
- Walk to work
- 2%
- Homes with broadband
- 96%
Long Beach vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Beach | 34,756 | $140,739 | $696,400 | $2,515 |
| Harbor Isle | 1,176 | $129,525 | $614,400 | $3,501 |
| Island Park | 4,976 | $104,926 | $574,500 | $2,173 |
| Barnum Island | 2,302 | $116,250 | $755,100 | $3,500 |
| East Atlantic Beach | 1,825 | $157,468 | $810,300 | $2,856 |
| Lawrence | 6,778 | $170,000 | $1,623,200 | $1,943 |
| Bay Park | 1,510 | $101,875 | $440,500 | — |
| Atlantic Beach | 1,422 | $165,565 | $996,600 | $3,501 |
| Hewlett Neck | 519 | $250,001 | $1,375,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Long Beach, NY?
The median household income in Long Beach is $140,739, 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 Long Beach?
The median home value in Long Beach is $696,400, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Long Beach?
The median gross rent in Long Beach is $2,515 per month, about 31.6% of household income.
Is Long Beach, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 64% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 7.6%. Minuses: home values 64% higher than the state median; an average commute of 41 minutes.
What is the median age in Long Beach?
The median age in Long Beach is 43.5 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Long Beach?
The average commute to work in Long Beach is 41 minutes; 18.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Long Beach?
The unemployment rate in Long Beach is 3.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Long Beach?
55.8% of adults in Long 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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