Living in Sea Cliff, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sea Cliff · Census data 2020–2024
Sea Cliff has 5,033 residents with a median age of 40.5. The median household income is $193,590 (125% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $986,900, the median rent is $2,315/month.
Sea Cliff at a glance
- Population
- 5,033
- Median age
- 40.5State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $193,590State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $986,900State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,315/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 77.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 61.3%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is Sea Cliff a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 125% higher than the New York median; a poverty rate of 0.9%.
Cons: Home values 133% higher than the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes; unemployment of 13.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Sea Cliff
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sea Cliff the median home value is $986,900, 197% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,315 per month, which is 30.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Sea Cliff median household income
The median household income in Sea Cliff is $193,590 and the income per person is $98,061. 0.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Sea Cliff: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,963
- Owner-occupied
- 77.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.7%
- Vacant
- 9.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.81
Sea Cliff demographics
- Population
- 5,033
- Median age
- 40.5
- Under 18
- 26.6%
- 65 and older
- 18.9%
- Households
- 1,769
- Foreign-born
- 9.8%
- Veterans
- 3.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sea Cliff ›
Education in Sea Cliff
61.3% of adults 25 and older in Sea Cliff have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 34.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sea Cliff
- Unemployment rate
- 13.5%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 27.6%
- Drive alone
- 57.2%
- Public transit
- 9.8%
- Walk to work
- 2.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.9%
Sea Cliff vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea Cliff | 5,033 | $193,590 | $986,900 | $2,315 |
| Glenwood Landing | 3,896 | $131,573 | $895,400 | $2,455 |
| Glen Head | 4,653 | $138,465 | $872,000 | $2,440 |
| Port Washington | 18,004 | $170,127 | $1,003,200 | $2,184 |
| Old Brookville | 2,107 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | $2,346 |
| Baxter Estates | 1,058 | $153,750 | $1,134,400 | $2,067 |
| Roslyn Harbor | 1,036 | $250,001 | $1,525,000 | $2,308 |
| Port Washington North | 3,149 | $136,389 | $1,058,900 | $2,733 |
| Glen Cove | 28,112 | $92,064 | $698,900 | $2,398 |
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What is the median household income in Sea Cliff, NY?
The median household income in Sea Cliff is $193,590, 125% 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 Sea Cliff?
The median home value in Sea Cliff is $986,900, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Sea Cliff?
The median gross rent in Sea Cliff is $2,315 per month, about 30.4% of household income.
Is Sea Cliff, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 125% higher than the New York median; a poverty rate of 0.9%. Minuses: home values 133% higher than the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes; unemployment of 13.5%.
What is the median age in Sea Cliff?
The median age in Sea Cliff is 40.5 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Sea Cliff?
The average commute to work in Sea Cliff is 36 minutes; 27.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sea Cliff?
The unemployment rate in Sea Cliff is 13.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sea Cliff?
61.3% of adults in Sea Cliff 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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