Living in North Patchogue, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Patchogue · Census data 2020–2024
North Patchogue has 6,984 residents with a median age of 37.1. The median household income is $107,695 (25% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $450,600, the median rent is $2,275/month.
North Patchogue at a glance
- Population
- 6,984
- Median age
- 37.1State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $107,695State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $450,600State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,275/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 90%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.1%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is North Patchogue a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 25% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 4.9%.
Cons: Home values 6% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in North Patchogue
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Patchogue the median home value is $450,600, 35% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,275 per month, which is 27.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,169 a month in housing costs.
North Patchogue median household income
The median household income in North Patchogue is $107,695 and the income per person is $43,698. 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in North Patchogue: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,421
- Owner-occupied
- 90%
- Renter-occupied
- 10%
- Vacant
- 4.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1962
- Average household size
- 3.01
North Patchogue demographics
- Population
- 6,984
- Median age
- 37.1
- Under 18
- 21.4%
- 65 and older
- 12.1%
- Households
- 2,304
- Foreign-born
- 11%
- Veterans
- 4.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Patchogue ›
Education in North Patchogue
30.1% of adults 25 and older in North Patchogue have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 10.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Patchogue
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 9.7%
- Drive alone
- 84.4%
- Public transit
- 2.5%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.1%
North Patchogue vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Patchogue | 6,984 | $107,695 | $450,600 | $2,275 |
| Patchogue | 12,396 | $107,306 | $477,600 | $2,263 |
| Holtsville | 19,344 | $133,679 | $520,600 | $2,342 |
| Blue Point | 4,735 | $154,625 | $614,900 | $2,419 |
| East Patchogue | 21,673 | $108,397 | $478,700 | $2,045 |
| Holbrook | 26,449 | $144,760 | $536,200 | $2,435 |
| Bayport | 8,921 | $147,818 | $650,800 | $1,866 |
| Medford | 24,796 | $128,192 | $476,200 | $2,353 |
| Farmingville | 16,160 | $127,988 | $472,100 | $2,356 |
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What is the median household income in North Patchogue, NY?
The median household income in North Patchogue is $107,695, 25% 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 Patchogue?
The median home value in North Patchogue is $450,600, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in North Patchogue?
The median gross rent in North Patchogue is $2,275 per month, about 27.1% of household income.
Is North Patchogue, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 25% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 4.9%. Minuses: home values 6% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in North Patchogue?
The median age in North Patchogue is 37.1 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in North Patchogue?
The average commute to work in North Patchogue is 32 minutes; 9.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Patchogue?
The unemployment rate in North Patchogue is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Patchogue?
30.1% of adults in North Patchogue 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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