Living in Middle Island, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Middle Island · Census data 2020–2024
Middle Island has 11,027 residents with a median age of 43.9. The median household income is $85,480 (about the same as the New York median), the median home value is $383,500, the median rent is $1,868/month.
Middle Island at a glance
- Population
- 11,027
- Median age
- 43.9State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $85,480State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $383,500State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,868/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 69.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Middle Island a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 10% lower than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 13%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the New York median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Middle Island
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Middle Island the median home value is $383,500, 15% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,868 per month, which is 48.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,722 a month in housing costs.
Middle Island median household income
The median household income in Middle Island is $85,480 and the income per person is $44,856. 13% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Middle Island: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,843
- Owner-occupied
- 69.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.8%
- Vacant
- 6.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.36
Middle Island demographics
- Population
- 11,027
- Median age
- 43.9
- Under 18
- 20.5%
- 65 and older
- 23.3%
- Households
- 4,543
- Foreign-born
- 9.4%
- Veterans
- 7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Middle Island ›
Education in Middle Island
32% of adults 25 and older in Middle Island have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 12.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Middle Island
- Unemployment rate
- 5%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 7.8%
- Drive alone
- 79.4%
- Public transit
- 0.7%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.4%
Middle Island vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Island | 11,027 | $85,480 | $383,500 | $1,868 |
| Gordon Heights | 4,230 | $106,828 | $382,000 | $2,667 |
| Coram | 39,539 | $105,220 | $452,100 | $2,492 |
| Rocky Point | 13,356 | $127,024 | $461,400 | $2,337 |
| Ridge | 12,503 | $78,528 | $424,800 | $2,044 |
| Miller Place | 11,736 | $146,492 | $614,400 | $1,172 |
| Yaphank | 6,934 | $108,971 | $459,700 | $2,976 |
| Mount Sinai | 11,093 | $162,188 | $661,200 | $3,088 |
| Sound Beach | 7,210 | $132,008 | $428,700 | $3,343 |
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What is the median household income in Middle Island, NY?
The median household income in Middle Island is $85,480, about the same as 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 Middle Island?
The median home value in Middle Island is $383,500, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Middle Island?
The median gross rent in Middle Island is $1,868 per month, about 48.2% of household income.
Is Middle Island, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 10% lower than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 13%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the New York median.
What is the median age in Middle Island?
The median age in Middle Island is 43.9 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Middle Island?
The average commute to work in Middle Island is 32 minutes; 7.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Middle Island?
The unemployment rate in Middle Island is 5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Middle Island?
32% of adults in Middle Island 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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