Living in Shoreham, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Shoreham · Census data 2020–2024
Shoreham has 537 residents with a median age of 42.8. The median household income is $160,625 (87% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $709,700.
Shoreham is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Shoreham at a glance
- Population
- 537
- Median age
- 42.8State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $160,625State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $709,700State: $423,800
- Homeowners
- 97.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 66.4%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Shoreham a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 87% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 5.6%; a poverty rate of 0.6%.
Cons: Home values 67% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Shoreham
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Shoreham the median home value is $709,700, 113% 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.
Shoreham median household income
The median household income in Shoreham is $160,625 and the income per person is $59,202. 0.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Shoreham: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 229
- Owner-occupied
- 97.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 2.4%
- Vacant
- 27.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1951
- Average household size
- 3.25
Shoreham demographics
- Population
- 537
- Median age
- 42.8
- Under 18
- 27%
- 65 and older
- 20.7%
- Households
- 165
- Foreign-born
- 6.7%
- Veterans
- 4.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Shoreham ›
Education in Shoreham
66.4% of adults 25 and older in Shoreham have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 37.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Shoreham
- Unemployment rate
- 5.6%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 21.3%
- Drive alone
- 66.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.6%
Shoreham vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoreham | 537 | $160,625 | $709,700 | — |
| East Shoreham | 7,321 | $153,235 | $604,100 | $1,791 |
| Rocky Point | 13,356 | $127,024 | $461,400 | $2,337 |
| Sound Beach | 7,210 | $132,008 | $428,700 | $3,343 |
| Ridge | 12,503 | $78,528 | $424,800 | $2,044 |
| Miller Place | 11,736 | $146,492 | $614,400 | $1,172 |
| Wading River | 8,359 | $136,549 | $518,500 | — |
| Middle Island | 11,027 | $85,480 | $383,500 | $1,868 |
| Mount Sinai | 11,093 | $162,188 | $661,200 | $3,088 |
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What is the median household income in Shoreham, NY?
The median household income in Shoreham is $160,625, 87% 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 Shoreham?
The median home value in Shoreham is $709,700, compared with $423,800 in New York.
Is Shoreham, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 87% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 5.6%; a poverty rate of 0.6%. Minuses: home values 67% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Shoreham?
The median age in Shoreham is 42.8 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Shoreham?
The average commute to work in Shoreham is 29 minutes; 21.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Shoreham?
The unemployment rate in Shoreham is 5.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Shoreham?
66.4% of adults in Shoreham 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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