Living in Old Field, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Old Field · Census data 2020–2024
Old Field has 1,007 residents with a median age of 45.9. The median household income is $250,001 (191% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $1,318,500, the median rent is $3,501/month.
Old Field is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Old Field at a glance
- Population
- 1,007
- Median age
- 45.9State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $250,001State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $1,318,500State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $3,501/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 80.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 81.1%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Old Field a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 191% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%; a poverty rate of 4.7%.
Cons: Home values 211% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Old Field
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Old Field the median home value is $1,318,500, 296% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, which is 44.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Old Field median household income
The median household income in Old Field is $250,001 and the income per person is $153,469. 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Old Field: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 416
- Owner-occupied
- 80.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.3%
- Vacant
- 15.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.76
Old Field demographics
- Population
- 1,007
- Median age
- 45.9
- Under 18
- 24.4%
- 65 and older
- 20.4%
- Households
- 353
- Foreign-born
- 15.3%
- Veterans
- 3.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Old Field ›
Education in Old Field
81.1% of adults 25 and older in Old Field have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 55.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Old Field
- Unemployment rate
- 4.8%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 19.6%
- Drive alone
- 73.1%
- Public transit
- 4.4%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 99.4%
Old Field vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Field | 1,007 | $250,001 | $1,318,500 | $3,501 |
| Setauket | 4,069 | $221,771 | $755,600 | $3,501 |
| Poquott | 1,127 | $190,391 | $826,500 | $3,159 |
| Belle Terre | 740 | $166,111 | $1,090,400 | — |
| East Setauket | 10,149 | $151,603 | $637,800 | $2,178 |
| Stony Brook | 12,868 | $174,872 | $623,300 | $3,501 |
| Port Jefferson | 8,091 | $144,912 | $655,800 | $2,349 |
| Port Jefferson Station | 7,676 | $120,734 | $507,900 | $2,411 |
| Head of the Harbor | 1,384 | $250,001 | $1,167,400 | $2,333 |
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What is the median household income in Old Field, NY?
The median household income in Old Field is $250,001, 191% 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 Field?
The median home value in Old Field is $1,318,500, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Old Field?
The median gross rent in Old Field is $3,501 per month, about 44.6% of household income.
Is Old Field, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 191% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%; a poverty rate of 4.7%. Minuses: home values 211% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Old Field?
The median age in Old Field is 45.9 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Old Field?
The average commute to work in Old Field is 23 minutes; 19.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Old Field?
The unemployment rate in Old Field is 4.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Old Field?
81.1% of adults in Old Field 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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