Living in Patchogue, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Patchogue · Census data 2020–2024
Patchogue has 12,396 residents with a median age of 39.5. The median household income is $107,306 (25% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $477,600, the median rent is $2,263/month.
Patchogue at a glance
- Population
- 12,396
- Median age
- 39.5State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $107,306State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $477,600State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,263/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 55.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35.1%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Patchogue a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 25% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 10.6%.
Cons: Home values 13% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Patchogue
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Patchogue the median home value is $477,600, 44% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,263 per month, which is 32.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,118 a month in housing costs.
Patchogue median household income
The median household income in Patchogue is $107,306 and the income per person is $52,745. 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Patchogue: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,797
- Owner-occupied
- 55.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 44.8%
- Vacant
- 8.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 2.30
Patchogue demographics
- Population
- 12,396
- Median age
- 39.5
- Under 18
- 15.9%
- 65 and older
- 14%
- Households
- 5,325
- Foreign-born
- 13.4%
- Veterans
- 3.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Patchogue ›
Education in Patchogue
35.1% of adults 25 and older in Patchogue have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 16.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Patchogue
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 8.4%
- Drive alone
- 78.2%
- Public transit
- 6.3%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.7%
Patchogue vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patchogue | 12,396 | $107,306 | $477,600 | $2,263 |
| Blue Point | 4,735 | $154,625 | $614,900 | $2,419 |
| North Patchogue | 6,984 | $107,695 | $450,600 | $2,275 |
| East Patchogue | 21,673 | $108,397 | $478,700 | $2,045 |
| Bayport | 8,921 | $147,818 | $650,800 | $1,866 |
| Holbrook | 26,449 | $144,760 | $536,200 | $2,435 |
| Holtsville | 19,344 | $133,679 | $520,600 | $2,342 |
| Sayville | 15,408 | $147,120 | $637,200 | $2,351 |
| North Bellport | 11,087 | $100,247 | $416,100 | $2,991 |
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What is the median household income in Patchogue, NY?
The median household income in Patchogue is $107,306, 25% 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 Patchogue?
The median home value in Patchogue is $477,600, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Patchogue?
The median gross rent in Patchogue is $2,263 per month, about 32.4% of household income.
Is Patchogue, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 25% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 10.6%. Minuses: home values 13% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Patchogue?
The median age in Patchogue is 39.5 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Patchogue?
The average commute to work in Patchogue is 32 minutes; 8.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Patchogue?
The unemployment rate in Patchogue is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Patchogue?
35.1% of adults in Patchogue 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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