Living in Ronkonkoma, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ronkonkoma · Census data 2020–2024
Ronkonkoma has 18,709 residents with a median age of 38.2. The median household income is $121,673 (42% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $489,100, the median rent is $2,345/month.
Ronkonkoma at a glance
- Population
- 18,709
- Median age
- 38.2State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $121,673State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $489,100State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,345/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 81.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.5%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Ronkonkoma a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 42% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 32 minutes; a poverty rate of 3.3%.
Cons: Home values 15% higher than the state median; unemployment of 7.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Ronkonkoma
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ronkonkoma the median home value is $489,100, 47% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,345 per month, which is 34.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,121 a month in housing costs.
Ronkonkoma median household income
The median household income in Ronkonkoma is $121,673 and the income per person is $45,766. 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Ronkonkoma: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,534
- Owner-occupied
- 81.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.1%
- Vacant
- 6.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 3.04
Ronkonkoma demographics
- Population
- 18,709
- Median age
- 38.2
- Under 18
- 22.2%
- 65 and older
- 13.7%
- Households
- 6,133
- Foreign-born
- 14.5%
- Veterans
- 4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ronkonkoma ›
Education in Ronkonkoma
33.5% of adults 25 and older in Ronkonkoma have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 15.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ronkonkoma
- Unemployment rate
- 7.7%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 8.1%
- Drive alone
- 80%
- Public transit
- 3.2%
- Walk to work
- 0.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.8%
Ronkonkoma vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronkonkoma | 18,709 | $121,673 | $489,100 | $2,345 |
| Bohemia | 9,181 | $125,781 | $557,700 | $2,582 |
| Lake Ronkonkoma | 18,221 | $101,633 | $525,000 | $2,170 |
| Islandia | 3,600 | $116,313 | $477,400 | $2,019 |
| Holbrook | 26,449 | $144,760 | $536,200 | $2,435 |
| Nesconset | 13,833 | $152,500 | $639,500 | $3,105 |
| Lake Grove | 11,061 | $118,311 | $598,900 | $2,184 |
| North Great River | 3,909 | $147,143 | $542,300 | $2,353 |
| Central Islip | 38,373 | $113,707 | $436,400 | $2,071 |
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What is the median household income in Ronkonkoma, NY?
The median household income in Ronkonkoma is $121,673, 42% 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 Ronkonkoma?
The median home value in Ronkonkoma is $489,100, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Ronkonkoma?
The median gross rent in Ronkonkoma is $2,345 per month, about 34.9% of household income.
Is Ronkonkoma, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 42% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 32 minutes; a poverty rate of 3.3%. Minuses: home values 15% higher than the state median; unemployment of 7.7%.
What is the median age in Ronkonkoma?
The median age in Ronkonkoma is 38.2 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Ronkonkoma?
The average commute to work in Ronkonkoma is 32 minutes; 8.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ronkonkoma?
The unemployment rate in Ronkonkoma is 7.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ronkonkoma?
33.5% of adults in Ronkonkoma 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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