Living in Nesconset, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Nesconset · Census data 2020–2024
Nesconset has 13,833 residents with a median age of 42.1. The median household income is $152,500 (77% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $639,500, the median rent is $3,105/month.
Nesconset at a glance
- Population
- 13,833
- Median age
- 42.1State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $152,500State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $639,500State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $3,105/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 83.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 55.6%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Nesconset a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 77% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 4.6%.
Cons: Home values 51% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Nesconset
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Nesconset the median home value is $639,500, 92% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,105 per month, which is 33.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,909 a month in housing costs.
Nesconset median household income
The median household income in Nesconset is $152,500 and the income per person is $61,650. 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Nesconset: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,704
- Owner-occupied
- 83.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.3%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.90
Nesconset demographics
- Population
- 13,833
- Median age
- 42.1
- Under 18
- 19.2%
- 65 and older
- 13.1%
- Households
- 4,704
- Foreign-born
- 15.5%
- Veterans
- 4.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Nesconset ›
Education in Nesconset
55.6% of adults 25 and older in Nesconset have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 27.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Nesconset
- Unemployment rate
- 2.1%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 17.9%
- Drive alone
- 73.9%
- Public transit
- 3.6%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 97%
Nesconset vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nesconset | 13,833 | $152,500 | $639,500 | $3,105 |
| Village of the Branch | 1,903 | $173,958 | $705,900 | — |
| Lake Grove | 11,061 | $118,311 | $598,900 | $2,184 |
| St. James | 13,244 | $142,368 | $652,700 | $2,218 |
| Lake Ronkonkoma | 18,221 | $101,633 | $525,000 | $2,170 |
| Islandia | 3,600 | $116,313 | $477,400 | $2,019 |
| Ronkonkoma | 18,709 | $121,673 | $489,100 | $2,345 |
| Smithtown | 24,375 | $150,664 | $704,700 | $2,020 |
| Head of the Harbor | 1,384 | $250,001 | $1,167,400 | $2,333 |
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What is the median household income in Nesconset, NY?
The median household income in Nesconset is $152,500, 77% 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 Nesconset?
The median home value in Nesconset is $639,500, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Nesconset?
The median gross rent in Nesconset is $3,105 per month, about 33.9% of household income.
Is Nesconset, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 77% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 4.6%. Minuses: home values 51% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes.
What is the median age in Nesconset?
The median age in Nesconset is 42.1 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Nesconset?
The average commute to work in Nesconset is 35 minutes; 17.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Nesconset?
The unemployment rate in Nesconset is 2.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Nesconset?
55.6% of adults in Nesconset 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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