Living in Northwest Harbor, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Northwest Harbor · Census data 2020–2024
Northwest Harbor has 5,205 residents with a median age of 47.9. The median household income is $160,375 (87% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $1,573,300, the median rent is $1,807/month.
Northwest Harbor at a glance
- Population
- 5,205
- Median age
- 47.9State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $160,375State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $1,573,300State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,807/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 82.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 61.4%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Northwest Harbor a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 87% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 5.8%.
Cons: Home values 271% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 20.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Northwest Harbor
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Northwest Harbor the median home value is $1,573,300, 373% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,807 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Northwest Harbor median household income
The median household income in Northwest Harbor is $160,375 and the income per person is $119,174. 20.8% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Northwest Harbor: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,936
- Owner-occupied
- 82.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.7%
- Vacant
- 45.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.41
45.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Northwest Harbor has many vacation and second homes.
Northwest Harbor demographics
- Population
- 5,205
- Median age
- 47.9
- Under 18
- 18.9%
- 65 and older
- 24.6%
- Households
- 2,149
- Foreign-born
- 26.3%
- Veterans
- 3.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Northwest Harbor ›
Education in Northwest Harbor
61.4% of adults 25 and older in Northwest Harbor have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 30.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Northwest Harbor
- Unemployment rate
- 5.8%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 42.3%
- Drive alone
- 45%
- Public transit
- 5.4%
- Walk to work
- 4.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.2%
Northwest Harbor vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Harbor | 5,205 | $160,375 | $1,573,300 | $1,807 |
| East Hampton North | 6,006 | $109,035 | $1,077,000 | $1,964 |
| Springs | 9,163 | $144,836 | $948,500 | $3,332 |
| Sag Harbor | 2,489 | $129,821 | $1,615,900 | $3,501 |
| Wainscott | 612 | $130,833 | $2,000,001 | — |
| East Hampton | 1,297 | $106,250 | $2,000,001 | $2,620 |
| North Haven | 967 | $154,653 | $1,916,700 | — |
| Shelter Island | 2,125 | $165,734 | $1,025,400 | — |
| Amagansett | 821 | $166,875 | $1,671,900 | — |
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What is the median household income in Northwest Harbor, NY?
The median household income in Northwest Harbor is $160,375, 87% 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 Northwest Harbor?
The median home value in Northwest Harbor is $1,573,300, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Northwest Harbor?
The median gross rent in Northwest Harbor is $1,807 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Northwest Harbor, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 87% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 5.8%. Minuses: home values 271% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 20.8%.
What is the median age in Northwest Harbor?
The median age in Northwest Harbor is 47.9 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Northwest Harbor?
The average commute to work in Northwest Harbor is 23 minutes; 42.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Northwest Harbor?
The unemployment rate in Northwest Harbor is 5.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Northwest Harbor?
61.4% of adults in Northwest Harbor 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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