Living in Selden, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Selden · Census data 2020–2024
Selden has 21,604 residents with a median age of 39.1. The median household income is $108,952 (27% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $462,000, the median rent is $2,311/month.
Selden at a glance
- Population
- 21,604
- Median age
- 39.1State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $108,952State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $462,000State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,311/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 84.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.8%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Selden a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 27% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 6.7%.
Cons: Home values 9% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Selden
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Selden the median home value is $462,000, 39% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,311 per month, which is 38.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,913 a month in housing costs.
Selden median household income
The median household income in Selden is $108,952 and the income per person is $43,023. 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Selden: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,268
- Owner-occupied
- 84.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.4%
- Vacant
- 4.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 3.10
Selden demographics
- Population
- 21,604
- Median age
- 39.1
- Under 18
- 20.6%
- 65 and older
- 16.4%
- Households
- 6,934
- Foreign-born
- 15.7%
- Veterans
- 4.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Selden ›
Education in Selden
27.8% of adults 25 and older in Selden have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 9.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Selden
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 8.9%
- Drive alone
- 78.2%
- Public transit
- 2.6%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.2%
Selden vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selden | 21,604 | $108,952 | $462,000 | $2,311 |
| Centereach | 31,839 | $132,240 | $514,800 | $2,420 |
| Coram | 39,539 | $105,220 | $452,100 | $2,492 |
| Farmingville | 16,160 | $127,988 | $472,100 | $2,356 |
| Terryville | 10,794 | $110,389 | $481,200 | $2,265 |
| Lake Grove | 11,061 | $118,311 | $598,900 | $2,184 |
| Port Jefferson Station | 7,676 | $120,734 | $507,900 | $2,411 |
| Holtsville | 19,344 | $133,679 | $520,600 | $2,342 |
| East Setauket | 10,149 | $151,603 | $637,800 | $2,178 |
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What is the median household income in Selden, NY?
The median household income in Selden is $108,952, 27% 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 Selden?
The median home value in Selden is $462,000, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Selden?
The median gross rent in Selden is $2,311 per month, about 38.5% of household income.
Is Selden, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 27% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 6.7%. Minuses: home values 9% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Selden?
The median age in Selden is 39.1 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Selden?
The average commute to work in Selden is 30 minutes; 8.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Selden?
The unemployment rate in Selden is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Selden?
27.8% of adults in Selden 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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