Living in Manhasset, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Manhasset · Census data 2020–2024
Manhasset has 7,716 residents with a median age of 41.7. The median household income is $165,932 (93% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $1,356,500, the median rent is $1,622/month.
Manhasset at a glance
- Population
- 7,716
- Median age
- 41.7State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $165,932State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $1,356,500State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,622/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 73.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 71.1%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Manhasset a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 93% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 1.4%; a poverty rate of 4.9%.
Cons: Home values 220% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Manhasset
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Manhasset the median home value is $1,356,500, 308% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,622 per month, which is 23.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Manhasset median household income
The median household income in Manhasset is $165,932 and the income per person is $87,400. 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Manhasset: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,871
- Owner-occupied
- 73.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.3%
- Vacant
- 5.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1942
- Average household size
- 2.73
Manhasset demographics
- Population
- 7,716
- Median age
- 41.7
- Under 18
- 23.5%
- 65 and older
- 16%
- Households
- 2,722
- Foreign-born
- 16.7%
- Veterans
- 2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Manhasset ›
Education in Manhasset
71.1% of adults 25 and older in Manhasset have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 42.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Manhasset
- Unemployment rate
- 1.4%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 21.9%
- Drive alone
- 53.3%
- Public transit
- 19%
- Walk to work
- 2.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 97%
Manhasset vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manhasset | 7,716 | $165,932 | $1,356,500 | $1,622 |
| North Hills | 5,415 | $173,315 | $1,228,800 | $3,501 |
| Thomaston | 2,744 | $157,917 | $1,084,000 | $2,218 |
| Munsey Park | 2,778 | $250,001 | $1,984,400 | — |
| Plandome Heights | 1,036 | $250,001 | $1,618,000 | — |
| Kensington | 1,189 | $220,625 | $1,550,500 | — |
| Plandome | 1,518 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| Russell Gardens | 1,078 | $242,083 | $1,528,400 | $2,161 |
| Great Neck Plaza | 7,593 | $92,474 | $416,100 | $2,446 |
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What is the median household income in Manhasset, NY?
The median household income in Manhasset is $165,932, 93% 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 Manhasset?
The median home value in Manhasset is $1,356,500, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Manhasset?
The median gross rent in Manhasset is $1,622 per month, about 23.1% of household income.
Is Manhasset, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 93% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 1.4%; a poverty rate of 4.9%. Minuses: home values 220% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
What is the median age in Manhasset?
The median age in Manhasset is 41.7 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Manhasset?
The average commute to work in Manhasset is 34 minutes; 21.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Manhasset?
The unemployment rate in Manhasset is 1.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Manhasset?
71.1% of adults in Manhasset 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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