Living in Mill Neck, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mill Neck · Census data 2020–2024
Mill Neck has 1,136 residents with a median age of 54.1. The median household income is $196,359 (128% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $1,368,800, the median rent is $3,501/month.
Mill Neck is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Mill Neck at a glance
- Population
- 1,136
- Median age
- 54.1State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $196,359State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $1,368,800State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $3,501/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 85.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 72.3%
- Average commute
- 38 min
Is Mill Neck a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 128% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 6.4%; a poverty rate of 5.7%.
Cons: Home values 223% higher than the state median; an average commute of 38 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Mill Neck
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mill Neck the median home value is $1,368,800, 311% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, which is 41.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Mill Neck median household income
The median household income in Mill Neck is $196,359 and the income per person is $120,275. 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Mill Neck: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 446
- Owner-occupied
- 85.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.5%
- Vacant
- 7.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 2.75
Mill Neck demographics
- Population
- 1,136
- Median age
- 54.1
- Under 18
- 19.8%
- 65 and older
- 31.2%
- Households
- 413
- Foreign-born
- 13.7%
- Veterans
- 4.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mill Neck ›
Education in Mill Neck
72.3% of adults 25 and older in Mill Neck have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 37.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mill Neck
- Unemployment rate
- 6.4%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 38 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 16%
- Drive alone
- 70.2%
- Public transit
- 8.9%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.2%
Mill Neck vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Neck | 1,136 | $196,359 | $1,368,800 | $3,501 |
| Locust Valley | 4,153 | $152,472 | $846,500 | $2,324 |
| Bayville | 6,744 | $149,191 | $710,000 | $2,127 |
| Oyster Bay | 7,308 | $111,264 | $695,500 | $2,225 |
| Lattingtown | 1,962 | $250,001 | $1,633,900 | $3,501 |
| Centre Island | 264 | $218,036 | $2,000,000 | — |
| Upper Brookville | 2,004 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | $1,750 |
| East Norwich | 2,697 | $204,071 | $828,100 | — |
| Oyster Bay Cove | 2,075 | $250,001 | $1,714,700 | $2,500 |
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What is the median household income in Mill Neck, NY?
The median household income in Mill Neck is $196,359, 128% 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 Mill Neck?
The median home value in Mill Neck is $1,368,800, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Mill Neck?
The median gross rent in Mill Neck is $3,501 per month, about 41.7% of household income.
Is Mill Neck, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 128% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 6.4%; a poverty rate of 5.7%. Minuses: home values 223% higher than the state median; an average commute of 38 minutes.
What is the median age in Mill Neck?
The median age in Mill Neck is 54.1 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Mill Neck?
The average commute to work in Mill Neck is 38 minutes; 16% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Mill Neck?
The unemployment rate in Mill Neck is 6.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Mill Neck?
72.3% of adults in Mill Neck 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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