Living in Northport, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Northport · Census data 2020–2024
Northport has 7,322 residents with a median age of 51.6. The median household income is $146,921 (71% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $745,300, the median rent is $2,209/month.
Northport at a glance
- Population
- 7,322
- Median age
- 51.6State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $146,921State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $745,300State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,209/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 85.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 66.2%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Northport a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 71% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 0.8%; a poverty rate of 12.2%.
Cons: Home values 76% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Northport
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Northport the median home value is $745,300, 124% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,209 per month, which is 24.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,995 a month in housing costs.
Northport median household income
The median household income in Northport is $146,921 and the income per person is $86,393. 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Northport: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,230
- Owner-occupied
- 85.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.1%
- Vacant
- 5.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 2.37
Northport demographics
- Population
- 7,322
- Median age
- 51.6
- Under 18
- 17.6%
- 65 and older
- 27.1%
- Households
- 3,064
- Foreign-born
- 5.4%
- Veterans
- 5.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Northport ›
Education in Northport
66.2% of adults 25 and older in Northport have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 32.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Northport
- Unemployment rate
- 0.8%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 18.1%
- Drive alone
- 69.3%
- Public transit
- 5.9%
- Walk to work
- 3.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.7%
Northport vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northport | 7,322 | $146,921 | $745,300 | $2,209 |
| Centerport | 6,072 | $195,357 | $740,200 | $3,501 |
| East Northport | 19,700 | $157,662 | $623,800 | $2,527 |
| Fort Salonga | 10,199 | $189,856 | $846,700 | — |
| Huntington Bay | 1,693 | $250,001 | $1,728,800 | — |
| Greenlawn | 15,210 | $164,427 | $630,800 | — |
| Asharoken | 805 | $141,215 | $1,244,400 | $3,282 |
| Eatons Neck | 1,173 | $234,375 | $888,400 | — |
| Halesite | 2,661 | $175,368 | $851,600 | — |
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What is the median household income in Northport, NY?
The median household income in Northport is $146,921, 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 Northport?
The median home value in Northport is $745,300, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Northport?
The median gross rent in Northport is $2,209 per month, about 24.1% of household income.
Is Northport, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 71% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 0.8%; a poverty rate of 12.2%. Minuses: home values 76% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
What is the median age in Northport?
The median age in Northport is 51.6 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Northport?
The average commute to work in Northport is 34 minutes; 18.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Northport?
The unemployment rate in Northport is 0.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Northport?
66.2% of adults in Northport 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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