Living in North Great River, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Great River · Census data 2020–2024
North Great River has 3,909 residents with a median age of 46.2. The median household income is $147,143 (71% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $542,300, the median rent is $2,353/month.
North Great River at a glance
- Population
- 3,909
- Median age
- 46.2State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $147,143State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $542,300State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,353/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 82.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.4%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is North Great River a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 71% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 5.1%.
Cons: Home values 28% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in North Great River
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Great River the median home value is $542,300, 63% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,353 per month, which is 39% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,340 a month in housing costs.
North Great River median household income
The median household income in North Great River is $147,143 and the income per person is $51,808. 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in North Great River: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,276
- Owner-occupied
- 82.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.5%
- Vacant
- 1.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 3.11
North Great River demographics
- Population
- 3,909
- Median age
- 46.2
- Under 18
- 20%
- 65 and older
- 20.4%
- Households
- 1,254
- Foreign-born
- 20.2%
- Veterans
- 3.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Great River ›
Education in North Great River
26.4% of adults 25 and older in North Great River have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 11.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Great River
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 7.9%
- Drive alone
- 78.3%
- Public transit
- 2.8%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.2%
North Great River vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Great River | 3,909 | $147,143 | $542,300 | $2,353 |
| Islip Terrace | 5,168 | $155,313 | $519,200 | $2,640 |
| Oakdale | 7,115 | $118,958 | $613,000 | $2,239 |
| Bohemia | 9,181 | $125,781 | $557,700 | $2,582 |
| East Islip | 13,573 | $147,996 | $593,200 | $2,708 |
| Central Islip | 38,373 | $113,707 | $436,400 | $2,071 |
| Great River | 1,899 | $136,071 | $802,800 | $2,750 |
| Islip | 17,362 | $120,909 | $542,200 | $2,235 |
| Islandia | 3,600 | $116,313 | $477,400 | $2,019 |
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What is the median household income in North Great River, NY?
The median household income in North Great River is $147,143, 71% 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 North Great River?
The median home value in North Great River is $542,300, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in North Great River?
The median gross rent in North Great River is $2,353 per month, about 39% of household income.
Is North Great River, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 71% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 5.1%. Minuses: home values 28% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in North Great River?
The median age in North Great River is 46.2 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in North Great River?
The average commute to work in North Great River is 27 minutes; 7.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Great River?
The unemployment rate in North Great River is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Great River?
26.4% of adults in North Great River 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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