Living in Poquott, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Poquott · Census data 2020–2024
Poquott has 1,127 residents with a median age of 43. The median household income is $190,391 (121% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $826,500, the median rent is $3,159/month.
Poquott is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Poquott at a glance
- Population
- 1,127
- Median age
- 43State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $190,391State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $826,500State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $3,159/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 87.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 73%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Poquott a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 121% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 6.7%.
Cons: Home values 95% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Poquott
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Poquott the median home value is $826,500, 148% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,159 per month, which is 30% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,875 a month in housing costs.
Poquott median household income
The median household income in Poquott is $190,391 and the income per person is $108,020. 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Poquott: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 429
- Owner-occupied
- 87.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.9%
- Vacant
- 4.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 2.74
Poquott demographics
- Population
- 1,127
- Median age
- 43
- Under 18
- 28.2%
- 65 and older
- 14.8%
- Households
- 411
- Foreign-born
- 14.3%
- Veterans
- 2.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Poquott ›
Education in Poquott
73% of adults 25 and older in Poquott have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 47.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Poquott
- Unemployment rate
- 2.3%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 23.8%
- Drive alone
- 65.2%
- Public transit
- 2.2%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.6%
Poquott vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poquott | 1,127 | $190,391 | $826,500 | $3,159 |
| Setauket | 4,069 | $221,771 | $755,600 | $3,501 |
| Belle Terre | 740 | $166,111 | $1,090,400 | — |
| Port Jefferson | 8,091 | $144,912 | $655,800 | $2,349 |
| East Setauket | 10,149 | $151,603 | $637,800 | $2,178 |
| Old Field | 1,007 | $250,001 | $1,318,500 | $3,501 |
| Port Jefferson Station | 7,676 | $120,734 | $507,900 | $2,411 |
| Stony Brook | 12,868 | $174,872 | $623,300 | $3,501 |
| Terryville | 10,794 | $110,389 | $481,200 | $2,265 |
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What is the median household income in Poquott, NY?
The median household income in Poquott is $190,391, 121% 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 Poquott?
The median home value in Poquott is $826,500, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Poquott?
The median gross rent in Poquott is $3,159 per month, about 30% of household income.
Is Poquott, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 121% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 6.7%. Minuses: home values 95% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
What is the median age in Poquott?
The median age in Poquott is 43 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Poquott?
The average commute to work in Poquott is 33 minutes; 23.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Poquott?
The unemployment rate in Poquott is 2.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Poquott?
73% of adults in Poquott 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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