Living in North Haven, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Haven · Census data 2020–2024
North Haven has 967 residents with a median age of 59. The median household income is $154,653 (80% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $1,916,700.
North Haven is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
North Haven at a glance
- Population
- 967
- Median age
- 59State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $154,653State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $1,916,700State: $423,800
- Homeowners
- 91.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 63.8%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is North Haven a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 80% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 5.4%.
Cons: Home values 352% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in North Haven
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Haven the median home value is $1,916,700, 476% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 19.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
North Haven median household income
The median household income in North Haven is $154,653 and the income per person is $146,011. 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in North Haven: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 808
- Owner-occupied
- 91.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.3%
- Vacant
- 47.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1989
- Average household size
- 2.30
47.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that North Haven has many vacation and second homes.
North Haven demographics
- Population
- 967
- Median age
- 59
- Under 18
- 11.7%
- 65 and older
- 37.7%
- Households
- 421
- Foreign-born
- 11%
- Veterans
- 2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Haven ›
Education in North Haven
63.8% of adults 25 and older in North Haven have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 42.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Haven
- Unemployment rate
- 2.3%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 26.2%
- Drive alone
- 59.1%
- Public transit
- 6.2%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.2%
North Haven vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Haven | 967 | $154,653 | $1,916,700 | — |
| Shelter Island | 2,125 | $165,734 | $1,025,400 | — |
| Sag Harbor | 2,489 | $129,821 | $1,615,900 | $3,501 |
| Noyack | 4,782 | $118,728 | $1,085,500 | $2,369 |
| Shelter Island Heights | 1,230 | $113,091 | $1,157,200 | — |
| Northwest Harbor | 5,205 | $160,375 | $1,573,300 | $1,807 |
| Wainscott | 612 | $130,833 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Bridgehampton | 1,531 | $139,486 | $1,764,800 | — |
| Greenport West | 2,463 | $93,983 | $839,900 | $1,979 |
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What is the median household income in North Haven, NY?
The median household income in North Haven is $154,653, 80% 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 Haven?
The median home value in North Haven is $1,916,700, compared with $423,800 in New York.
Is North Haven, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 80% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 5.4%. Minuses: home values 352% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in North Haven?
The median age in North Haven is 59 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in North Haven?
The average commute to work in North Haven is 25 minutes; 26.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Haven?
The unemployment rate in North Haven is 2.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Haven?
63.8% of adults in North Haven 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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