Living in Matinecock, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Matinecock · Census data 2020–2024
Matinecock has 867 residents with a median age of 46.3. The median home value is $2,000,001, the median rent is $3,501/month.
Matinecock is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Matinecock at a glance
- Population
- 867
- Median age
- 46.3State: 39.8
- Median home value
- $2,000,001State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $3,501/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 91.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 67.8%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Matinecock a good place to live?
Pros: Unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 10%.
Cons: Home values 372% 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 Matinecock
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Matinecock the median home value is $2,000,001, 501% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, which is 14.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Housing in Matinecock: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 266
- Owner-occupied
- 91.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.5%
- Vacant
- 6.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1950
- Average household size
- 3.35
Matinecock demographics
- Population
- 867
- Median age
- 46.3
- Under 18
- 20.8%
- 65 and older
- 16.7%
- Households
- 248
- Foreign-born
- 16%
- Veterans
- 1.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Matinecock ›
Education in Matinecock
67.8% of adults 25 and older in Matinecock have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 25.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Matinecock
- Unemployment rate
- 2.1%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 27.5%
- Drive alone
- 46.8%
- Public transit
- 7.4%
- Walk to work
- 6.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.4%
Matinecock vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matinecock | 867 | — | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| Upper Brookville | 2,004 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | $1,750 |
| Locust Valley | 4,153 | $152,472 | $846,500 | $2,324 |
| Mill Neck | 1,136 | $196,359 | $1,368,800 | $3,501 |
| Old Brookville | 2,107 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | $2,346 |
| Glen Head | 4,653 | $138,465 | $872,000 | $2,440 |
| Lattingtown | 1,962 | $250,001 | $1,633,900 | $3,501 |
| Oyster Bay | 7,308 | $111,264 | $695,500 | $2,225 |
| East Norwich | 2,697 | $204,071 | $828,100 | — |
More for people moving to Matinecock
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What is the average home price in Matinecock?
The median home value in Matinecock is $2,000,001, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Matinecock?
The median gross rent in Matinecock is $3,501 per month, about 14.4% of household income.
Is Matinecock, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 10%. Minuses: home values 372% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
What is the median age in Matinecock?
The median age in Matinecock is 46.3 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Matinecock?
The average commute to work in Matinecock is 34 minutes; 27.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Matinecock?
The unemployment rate in Matinecock is 2.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Matinecock?
67.8% of adults in Matinecock 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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