Living in Sayville, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sayville · Census data 2020–2024
Sayville has 15,408 residents with a median age of 45. The median household income is $147,120 (71% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $637,200, the median rent is $2,351/month.
Sayville at a glance
- Population
- 15,408
- Median age
- 45State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $147,120State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $637,200State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,351/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 77.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 55%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Sayville a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 71% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 4.9%.
Cons: Home values 50% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Sayville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sayville the median home value is $637,200, 92% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,351 per month, which is 33.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,611 a month in housing costs.
Sayville median household income
The median household income in Sayville is $147,120 and the income per person is $66,326. 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Sayville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,982
- Owner-occupied
- 77.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.6%
- Vacant
- 3.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 2.59
Sayville demographics
- Population
- 15,408
- Median age
- 45
- Under 18
- 21%
- 65 and older
- 21.6%
- Households
- 5,763
- Foreign-born
- 3.1%
- Veterans
- 5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sayville ›
Education in Sayville
55% of adults 25 and older in Sayville have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 23.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sayville
- Unemployment rate
- 2%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 16.2%
- Drive alone
- 75.8%
- Public transit
- 2.2%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.9%
Sayville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sayville | 15,408 | $147,120 | $637,200 | $2,351 |
| Bayport | 8,921 | $147,818 | $650,800 | $1,866 |
| West Sayville | 4,800 | $166,312 | $583,200 | $2,701 |
| Blue Point | 4,735 | $154,625 | $614,900 | $2,419 |
| Oakdale | 7,115 | $118,958 | $613,000 | $2,239 |
| Bohemia | 9,181 | $125,781 | $557,700 | $2,582 |
| Holbrook | 26,449 | $144,760 | $536,200 | $2,435 |
| Patchogue | 12,396 | $107,306 | $477,600 | $2,263 |
| North Patchogue | 6,984 | $107,695 | $450,600 | $2,275 |
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What is the median household income in Sayville, NY?
The median household income in Sayville is $147,120, 71% 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 Sayville?
The median home value in Sayville is $637,200, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Sayville?
The median gross rent in Sayville is $2,351 per month, about 33.8% of household income.
Is Sayville, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 71% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 4.9%. Minuses: home values 50% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Sayville?
The median age in Sayville is 45 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Sayville?
The average commute to work in Sayville is 29 minutes; 16.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sayville?
The unemployment rate in Sayville is 2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sayville?
55% of adults in Sayville 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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