Living in Port Jefferson, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Port Jefferson · Census data 2020–2024
Port Jefferson has 8,091 residents with a median age of 45. The median household income is $144,912 (69% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $655,800, the median rent is $2,349/month.
Port Jefferson at a glance
- Population
- 8,091
- Median age
- 45State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $144,912State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $655,800State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,349/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 72%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 67.7%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Port Jefferson a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 69% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 5.6%.
Cons: Home values 55% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Port Jefferson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Port Jefferson the median home value is $655,800, 97% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,349 per month, which is 26% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,780 a month in housing costs.
Port Jefferson median household income
The median household income in Port Jefferson is $144,912 and the income per person is $75,961. 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Port Jefferson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,567
- Owner-occupied
- 72%
- Renter-occupied
- 28%
- Vacant
- 8.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.40
Port Jefferson demographics
- Population
- 8,091
- Median age
- 45
- Under 18
- 17.9%
- 65 and older
- 23.5%
- Households
- 3,262
- Foreign-born
- 17%
- Veterans
- 3.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Port Jefferson ›
Education in Port Jefferson
67.7% of adults 25 and older in Port Jefferson have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 41.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Port Jefferson
- Unemployment rate
- 3.3%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 15.7%
- Drive alone
- 69.2%
- Public transit
- 4.5%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.3%
Port Jefferson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Jefferson | 8,091 | $144,912 | $655,800 | $2,349 |
| Port Jefferson Station | 7,676 | $120,734 | $507,900 | $2,411 |
| Belle Terre | 740 | $166,111 | $1,090,400 | — |
| Mount Sinai | 11,093 | $162,188 | $661,200 | $3,088 |
| Poquott | 1,127 | $190,391 | $826,500 | $3,159 |
| Terryville | 10,794 | $110,389 | $481,200 | $2,265 |
| East Setauket | 10,149 | $151,603 | $637,800 | $2,178 |
| Miller Place | 11,736 | $146,492 | $614,400 | $1,172 |
| Setauket | 4,069 | $221,771 | $755,600 | $3,501 |
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What is the median household income in Port Jefferson, NY?
The median household income in Port Jefferson is $144,912, 69% 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 Port Jefferson?
The median home value in Port Jefferson is $655,800, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Port Jefferson?
The median gross rent in Port Jefferson is $2,349 per month, about 26% of household income.
Is Port Jefferson, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 69% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 5.6%. Minuses: home values 55% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Port Jefferson?
The median age in Port Jefferson is 45 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Port Jefferson?
The average commute to work in Port Jefferson is 30 minutes; 15.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Port Jefferson?
The unemployment rate in Port Jefferson is 3.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Port Jefferson?
67.7% of adults in Port Jefferson 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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