Living in Miller Place, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Miller Place · Census data 2020–2024
Miller Place has 11,736 residents with a median age of 44.8. The median household income is $146,492 (70% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $614,400, the median rent is $1,172/month.
Miller Place at a glance
- Population
- 11,736
- Median age
- 44.8State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $146,492State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $614,400State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,172/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 82.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 45.4%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Miller Place a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 70% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 5.1%; a poverty rate of 5.8%.
Cons: Home values 45% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Miller Place
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Miller Place the median home value is $614,400, 85% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,172 per month, which is 33.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Miller Place median household income
The median household income in Miller Place is $146,492 and the income per person is $60,861. 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Miller Place: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,370
- Owner-occupied
- 82.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.3%
- Vacant
- 7.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.89
Miller Place demographics
- Population
- 11,736
- Median age
- 44.8
- Under 18
- 19.9%
- 65 and older
- 19.3%
- Households
- 4,025
- Foreign-born
- 6.2%
- Veterans
- 6.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Miller Place ›
Education in Miller Place
45.4% of adults 25 and older in Miller Place have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 22.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Miller Place
- Unemployment rate
- 5.1%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 16.7%
- Drive alone
- 74.2%
- Public transit
- 1.8%
- Walk to work
- 0.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.3%
Miller Place vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miller Place | 11,736 | $146,492 | $614,400 | $1,172 |
| Mount Sinai | 11,093 | $162,188 | $661,200 | $3,088 |
| Sound Beach | 7,210 | $132,008 | $428,700 | $3,343 |
| Rocky Point | 13,356 | $127,024 | $461,400 | $2,337 |
| Port Jefferson | 8,091 | $144,912 | $655,800 | $2,349 |
| Terryville | 10,794 | $110,389 | $481,200 | $2,265 |
| Port Jefferson Station | 7,676 | $120,734 | $507,900 | $2,411 |
| Belle Terre | 740 | $166,111 | $1,090,400 | — |
| Middle Island | 11,027 | $85,480 | $383,500 | $1,868 |
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What is the median household income in Miller Place, NY?
The median household income in Miller Place is $146,492, 70% 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 Miller Place?
The median home value in Miller Place is $614,400, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Miller Place?
The median gross rent in Miller Place is $1,172 per month, about 33.6% of household income.
Is Miller Place, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 70% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 5.1%; a poverty rate of 5.8%. Minuses: home values 45% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
What is the median age in Miller Place?
The median age in Miller Place is 44.8 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Miller Place?
The average commute to work in Miller Place is 33 minutes; 16.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Miller Place?
The unemployment rate in Miller Place is 5.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Miller Place?
45.4% of adults in Miller Place 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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