Living in North Sea, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Sea · Census data 2020–2024
North Sea has 6,458 residents with a median age of 44.8. The median household income is $161,587 (88% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $1,128,000, the median rent is $3,063/month.
North Sea at a glance
- Population
- 6,458
- Median age
- 44.8State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $161,587State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $1,128,000State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $3,063/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 85.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 57.6%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is North Sea a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 88% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 0.6%; a poverty rate of 5.4%.
Cons: Home values 166% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in North Sea
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Sea the median home value is $1,128,000, 239% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,063 per month, which is 36% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,402 a month in housing costs.
North Sea median household income
The median household income in North Sea is $161,587 and the income per person is $99,718. 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in North Sea: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,680
- Owner-occupied
- 85.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.6%
- Vacant
- 35.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 2.74
35.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that North Sea has many vacation and second homes.
North Sea demographics
- Population
- 6,458
- Median age
- 44.8
- Under 18
- 19.3%
- 65 and older
- 26%
- Households
- 2,358
- Foreign-born
- 16.5%
- Veterans
- 3.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Sea ›
Education in North Sea
57.6% of adults 25 and older in North Sea have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 21.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Sea
- Unemployment rate
- 0.6%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 20%
- Drive alone
- 67.6%
- Public transit
- 1.8%
- Walk to work
- 2.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.5%
North Sea vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Sea | 6,458 | $161,587 | $1,128,000 | $3,063 |
| Tuckahoe | 1,249 | $80,500 | $1,075,500 | $1,494 |
| Water Mill | 2,764 | $186,875 | $2,000,001 | $3,200 |
| Southampton | 4,621 | $214,032 | $2,000,001 | $2,437 |
| Shinnecock Hills | 2,545 | $132,708 | $1,375,000 | — |
| Noyack | 4,782 | $118,728 | $1,085,500 | $2,369 |
| Bridgehampton | 1,531 | $139,486 | $1,764,800 | — |
| New Suffolk | 298 | $130,875 | $1,060,000 | — |
| Hampton Bays | 15,706 | $134,216 | $735,400 | $2,392 |
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What is the median household income in North Sea, NY?
The median household income in North Sea is $161,587, 88% 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 Sea?
The median home value in North Sea is $1,128,000, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in North Sea?
The median gross rent in North Sea is $3,063 per month, about 36% of household income.
Is North Sea, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 88% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 0.6%; a poverty rate of 5.4%. Minuses: home values 166% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in North Sea?
The median age in North Sea is 44.8 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in North Sea?
The average commute to work in North Sea is 27 minutes; 20% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Sea?
The unemployment rate in North Sea is 0.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Sea?
57.6% of adults in North Sea 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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