Living in Old Bethpage, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Old Bethpage · Census data 2020–2024
Old Bethpage has 6,546 residents with a median age of 47.3. The median household income is $195,202 (127% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $913,000.
Old Bethpage at a glance
- Population
- 6,546
- Median age
- 47.3State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $195,202State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $913,000State: $423,800
- Homeowners
- 92.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 67.5%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Old Bethpage a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 127% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 2.6%.
Cons: Home values 115% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Old Bethpage
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Old Bethpage the median home value is $913,000, 174% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 40.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Old Bethpage median household income
The median household income in Old Bethpage is $195,202 and the income per person is $80,375. 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Old Bethpage: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,428
- Owner-occupied
- 92.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.2%
- Vacant
- 6.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 2.86
Old Bethpage demographics
- Population
- 6,546
- Median age
- 47.3
- Under 18
- 20.5%
- 65 and older
- 24.5%
- Households
- 2,279
- Foreign-born
- 13.3%
- Veterans
- 6.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Old Bethpage ›
Education in Old Bethpage
67.5% of adults 25 and older in Old Bethpage have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 32.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Old Bethpage
- Unemployment rate
- 3.3%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 21.9%
- Drive alone
- 61.9%
- Public transit
- 12.9%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.9%
Old Bethpage vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Bethpage | 6,546 | $195,202 | $913,000 | — |
| Farmingdale | 8,474 | $122,980 | $559,700 | $2,520 |
| Bethpage | 17,123 | $122,257 | $605,900 | $2,014 |
| Plainedge | 8,624 | $158,214 | $615,800 | $3,378 |
| Plainview | 25,982 | $189,906 | $796,300 | $3,392 |
| South Farmingdale | 14,676 | $155,072 | $607,700 | $2,408 |
| East Farmingdale | 5,666 | $119,000 | $574,200 | $2,114 |
| North Massapequa | 17,877 | $148,654 | $634,900 | $2,302 |
| Melville | 19,714 | $159,922 | $788,900 | $3,501 |
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What is the median household income in Old Bethpage, NY?
The median household income in Old Bethpage is $195,202, 127% 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 Old Bethpage?
The median home value in Old Bethpage is $913,000, compared with $423,800 in New York.
Is Old Bethpage, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 127% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 2.6%. Minuses: home values 115% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
What is the median age in Old Bethpage?
The median age in Old Bethpage is 47.3 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Old Bethpage?
The average commute to work in Old Bethpage is 33 minutes; 21.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Old Bethpage?
The unemployment rate in Old Bethpage is 3.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Old Bethpage?
67.5% of adults in Old Bethpage 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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