Living in Searingtown, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Searingtown · Census data 2020–2024
Searingtown has 4,720 residents with a median age of 52.2. The median household income is $212,344 (147% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $1,100,700.
Searingtown at a glance
- Population
- 4,720
- Median age
- 52.2State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $212,344State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $1,100,700State: $423,800
- Homeowners
- 96.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 70.8%
- Average commute
- 40 min
Is Searingtown a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 147% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 3%.
Cons: Home values 160% higher than the state median; an average commute of 40 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Searingtown
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Searingtown the median home value is $1,100,700, 231% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Searingtown median household income
The median household income in Searingtown is $212,344 and the income per person is $92,789. 3% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Searingtown: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,617
- Owner-occupied
- 96.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 3.3%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1962
- Average household size
- 2.92
Searingtown demographics
- Population
- 4,720
- Median age
- 52.2
- Under 18
- 17.5%
- 65 and older
- 24.7%
- Households
- 1,617
- Foreign-born
- 46.4%
- Veterans
- 1.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Searingtown ›
Education in Searingtown
70.8% of adults 25 and older in Searingtown have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 36% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Searingtown
- Unemployment rate
- 5%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 40 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 15.4%
- Drive alone
- 65.1%
- Public transit
- 6%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.9%
Searingtown vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Searingtown | 4,720 | $212,344 | $1,100,700 | — |
| Albertson | 4,891 | $132,955 | $803,900 | $2,703 |
| Herricks | 3,907 | $135,208 | $825,400 | $3,501 |
| North Hills | 5,415 | $173,315 | $1,228,800 | $3,501 |
| Williston Park | 7,542 | $156,382 | $739,800 | $2,171 |
| Roslyn Heights | 6,975 | $175,263 | $975,400 | $3,408 |
| Manhasset Hills | 3,692 | $165,536 | $1,057,800 | $3,501 |
| East Williston | 2,611 | $214,750 | $1,068,500 | — |
| Roslyn Estates | 1,405 | $250,001 | $1,761,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Searingtown, NY?
The median household income in Searingtown is $212,344, 147% 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 Searingtown?
The median home value in Searingtown is $1,100,700, compared with $423,800 in New York.
Is Searingtown, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 147% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 3%. Minuses: home values 160% higher than the state median; an average commute of 40 minutes.
What is the median age in Searingtown?
The median age in Searingtown is 52.2 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Searingtown?
The average commute to work in Searingtown is 40 minutes; 15.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Searingtown?
The unemployment rate in Searingtown is 5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Searingtown?
70.8% of adults in Searingtown 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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