Living in Setauket, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Setauket · Census data 2020–2024
Setauket has 4,069 residents with a median age of 42.4. The median household income is $221,771 (158% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $755,600, the median rent is $3,501/month.
Setauket at a glance
- Population
- 4,069
- Median age
- 42.4State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $221,771State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $755,600State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $3,501/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 80%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 70.1%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Setauket a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 158% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 5.2%; a poverty rate of 6.1%.
Cons: Home values 78% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Setauket
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Setauket the median home value is $755,600, 127% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, which is 19% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Setauket median household income
The median household income in Setauket is $221,771 and the income per person is $90,297. 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Setauket: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,554
- Owner-occupied
- 80%
- Renter-occupied
- 20%
- Vacant
- 7.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 2.82
Setauket demographics
- Population
- 4,069
- Median age
- 42.4
- Under 18
- 23.9%
- 65 and older
- 22%
- Households
- 1,436
- Foreign-born
- 11.6%
- Veterans
- 2.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Setauket ›
Education in Setauket
70.1% of adults 25 and older in Setauket have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 50.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Setauket
- Unemployment rate
- 5.2%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 22.3%
- Drive alone
- 72.5%
- Public transit
- 1.3%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.9%
Setauket vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Setauket | 4,069 | $221,771 | $755,600 | $3,501 |
| Old Field | 1,007 | $250,001 | $1,318,500 | $3,501 |
| Poquott | 1,127 | $190,391 | $826,500 | $3,159 |
| Belle Terre | 740 | $166,111 | $1,090,400 | — |
| East Setauket | 10,149 | $151,603 | $637,800 | $2,178 |
| Port Jefferson Station | 7,676 | $120,734 | $507,900 | $2,411 |
| Port Jefferson | 8,091 | $144,912 | $655,800 | $2,349 |
| Stony Brook | 12,868 | $174,872 | $623,300 | $3,501 |
| Head of the Harbor | 1,384 | $250,001 | $1,167,400 | $2,333 |
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What is the median household income in Setauket, NY?
The median household income in Setauket is $221,771, 158% 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 Setauket?
The median home value in Setauket is $755,600, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Setauket?
The median gross rent in Setauket is $3,501 per month, about 19% of household income.
Is Setauket, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 158% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 5.2%; a poverty rate of 6.1%. Minuses: home values 78% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Setauket?
The median age in Setauket is 42.4 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Setauket?
The average commute to work in Setauket is 26 minutes; 22.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Setauket?
The unemployment rate in Setauket is 5.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Setauket?
70.1% of adults in Setauket 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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