Living in Mount Sinai, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mount Sinai · Census data 2020–2024
Mount Sinai has 11,093 residents with a median age of 46.6. The median household income is $162,188 (89% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $661,200, the median rent is $3,088/month.
Mount Sinai at a glance
- Population
- 11,093
- Median age
- 46.6State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $162,188State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $661,200State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $3,088/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 92.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 50.7%
- Average commute
- 37 min
Is Mount Sinai a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 89% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 1.6%.
Cons: Home values 56% higher than the state median; an average commute of 37 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Mount Sinai
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mount Sinai the median home value is $661,200, 99% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,088 per month, which is 36.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,344 a month in housing costs.
Mount Sinai median household income
The median household income in Mount Sinai is $162,188 and the income per person is $66,740. 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Mount Sinai: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,192
- Owner-occupied
- 92.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.4%
- Vacant
- 4.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 2.77
Mount Sinai demographics
- Population
- 11,093
- Median age
- 46.6
- Under 18
- 22.3%
- 65 and older
- 26.4%
- Households
- 3,996
- Foreign-born
- 8.1%
- Veterans
- 7.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mount Sinai ›
Education in Mount Sinai
50.7% of adults 25 and older in Mount Sinai have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 26.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mount Sinai
- Unemployment rate
- 2.3%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 37 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 12.9%
- Drive alone
- 74.6%
- Public transit
- 2.2%
- Walk to work
- 0.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.4%
Mount Sinai vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Sinai | 11,093 | $162,188 | $661,200 | $3,088 |
| Miller Place | 11,736 | $146,492 | $614,400 | $1,172 |
| Port Jefferson | 8,091 | $144,912 | $655,800 | $2,349 |
| Port Jefferson Station | 7,676 | $120,734 | $507,900 | $2,411 |
| Terryville | 10,794 | $110,389 | $481,200 | $2,265 |
| Belle Terre | 740 | $166,111 | $1,090,400 | — |
| Sound Beach | 7,210 | $132,008 | $428,700 | $3,343 |
| Poquott | 1,127 | $190,391 | $826,500 | $3,159 |
| East Setauket | 10,149 | $151,603 | $637,800 | $2,178 |
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What is the median household income in Mount Sinai, NY?
The median household income in Mount Sinai is $162,188, 89% 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 Mount Sinai?
The median home value in Mount Sinai is $661,200, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Mount Sinai?
The median gross rent in Mount Sinai is $3,088 per month, about 36.5% of household income.
Is Mount Sinai, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 89% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 1.6%. Minuses: home values 56% higher than the state median; an average commute of 37 minutes.
What is the median age in Mount Sinai?
The median age in Mount Sinai is 46.6 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Mount Sinai?
The average commute to work in Mount Sinai is 37 minutes; 12.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Mount Sinai?
The unemployment rate in Mount Sinai is 2.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Mount Sinai?
50.7% of adults in Mount Sinai 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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