Living in Nissequogue, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Nissequogue · Census data 2020–2024
Nissequogue has 1,528 residents with a median age of 46.4. The median household income is $172,500 (101% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $1,121,000, the median rent is $3,283/month.
Nissequogue at a glance
- Population
- 1,528
- Median age
- 46.4State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $172,500State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $1,121,000State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $3,283/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 87.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 62.9%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Nissequogue a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 101% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 4.1%.
Cons: Home values 165% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Nissequogue
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Nissequogue the median home value is $1,121,000, 237% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,283 per month, which is 32.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Nissequogue median household income
The median household income in Nissequogue is $172,500 and the income per person is $101,343. 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Nissequogue: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 634
- Owner-occupied
- 87.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.3%
- Vacant
- 13.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.70
Nissequogue demographics
- Population
- 1,528
- Median age
- 46.4
- Under 18
- 21.7%
- 65 and older
- 15.8%
- Households
- 546
- Foreign-born
- 9.4%
- Veterans
- 3.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Nissequogue ›
Education in Nissequogue
62.9% of adults 25 and older in Nissequogue have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 32.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Nissequogue
- Unemployment rate
- 3%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 34%
- Drive alone
- 55.3%
- Public transit
- 3.5%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Nissequogue vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissequogue | 1,528 | $172,500 | $1,121,000 | $3,283 |
| Head of the Harbor | 1,384 | $250,001 | $1,167,400 | $2,333 |
| St. James | 13,244 | $142,368 | $652,700 | $2,218 |
| Stony Brook | 12,868 | $174,872 | $623,300 | $3,501 |
| Kings Park | 16,516 | $121,136 | $619,000 | $1,927 |
| Village of the Branch | 1,903 | $173,958 | $705,900 | — |
| Smithtown | 24,375 | $150,664 | $704,700 | $2,020 |
| Nesconset | 13,833 | $152,500 | $639,500 | $3,105 |
| Lake Grove | 11,061 | $118,311 | $598,900 | $2,184 |
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What is the median household income in Nissequogue, NY?
The median household income in Nissequogue is $172,500, 101% 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 Nissequogue?
The median home value in Nissequogue is $1,121,000, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Nissequogue?
The median gross rent in Nissequogue is $3,283 per month, about 32.2% of household income.
Is Nissequogue, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 101% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 4.1%. Minuses: home values 165% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Nissequogue?
The median age in Nissequogue is 46.4 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Nissequogue?
The average commute to work in Nissequogue is 32 minutes; 34% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Nissequogue?
The unemployment rate in Nissequogue is 3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Nissequogue?
62.9% of adults in Nissequogue 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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