Living in Muttontown, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Muttontown · Census data 2020–2024
Muttontown has 3,505 residents with a median age of 45.2. The median household income is $250,001 (191% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $1,914,800.
Muttontown at a glance
- Population
- 3,505
- Median age
- 45.2State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $250,001State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $1,914,800State: $423,800
- Homeowners
- 95.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 81%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Muttontown a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 191% higher than the New York median; a poverty rate of 4%.
Cons: Home values 352% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 7.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Muttontown
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Muttontown the median home value is $1,914,800, 476% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Muttontown median household income
The median household income in Muttontown is $250,001 and the income per person is $127,053. 4% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Muttontown: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,210
- Owner-occupied
- 95.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 4.1%
- Vacant
- 4.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 3.04
Muttontown demographics
- Population
- 3,505
- Median age
- 45.2
- Under 18
- 25.6%
- 65 and older
- 20.7%
- Households
- 1,152
- Foreign-born
- 31.4%
- Veterans
- 2.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Muttontown ›
Education in Muttontown
81% of adults 25 and older in Muttontown have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 46% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Muttontown
- Unemployment rate
- 7.1%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 19.5%
- Drive alone
- 58.4%
- Public transit
- 6.9%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 99.4%
Muttontown vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muttontown | 3,505 | $250,001 | $1,914,800 | — |
| East Norwich | 2,697 | $204,071 | $828,100 | — |
| Syosset | 18,433 | $187,273 | $874,300 | $3,036 |
| Upper Brookville | 2,004 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | $1,750 |
| Brookville | 2,941 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Jericho | 13,759 | $167,935 | $948,400 | $2,661 |
| Oyster Bay Cove | 2,075 | $250,001 | $1,714,700 | $2,500 |
| Oyster Bay | 7,308 | $111,264 | $695,500 | $2,225 |
| Woodbury | 9,348 | $191,321 | $1,003,400 | $3,321 |
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What is the median household income in Muttontown, NY?
The median household income in Muttontown is $250,001, 191% 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 Muttontown?
The median home value in Muttontown is $1,914,800, compared with $423,800 in New York.
Is Muttontown, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 191% higher than the New York median; a poverty rate of 4%. Minuses: home values 352% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 7.1%.
What is the median age in Muttontown?
The median age in Muttontown is 45.2 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Muttontown?
The average commute to work in Muttontown is 34 minutes; 19.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Muttontown?
The unemployment rate in Muttontown is 7.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Muttontown?
81% of adults in Muttontown 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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