Living in Stony Brook University, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Stony Brook University · Census data 2020–2024
Stony Brook University has 9,530 residents with a median age of 19.8. .
Stony Brook University at a glance
- Population
- 9,530
- Median age
- 19.8State: 39.8
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 57.7%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Stony Brook University a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 16 minutes.
Cons: Unemployment of 9.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Housing in Stony Brook University: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 0
- Owner-occupied
- —
- Renter-occupied
- —
- Vacant
- —Includes seasonal homes
Stony Brook University demographics
- Population
- 9,530
- Median age
- 19.8
- Under 18
- 3.1%
- 65 and older
- 3%
- Households
- 0
- Foreign-born
- 18.1%
- Veterans
- 2.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Stony Brook University ›
Education in Stony Brook University
57.7% of adults 25 and older in Stony Brook University have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 27% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Stony Brook University
- Unemployment rate
- 9.3%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 5%
- Drive alone
- 27.3%
- Public transit
- 9.8%
- Walk to work
- 43.3%
- Homes with broadband
- —
Stony Brook University vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stony Brook University | 9,530 | — | — | — |
| Stony Brook | 12,868 | $174,872 | $623,300 | $3,501 |
| East Setauket | 10,149 | $151,603 | $637,800 | $2,178 |
| Head of the Harbor | 1,384 | $250,001 | $1,167,400 | $2,333 |
| St. James | 13,244 | $142,368 | $652,700 | $2,218 |
| Port Jefferson Station | 7,676 | $120,734 | $507,900 | $2,411 |
| Setauket | 4,069 | $221,771 | $755,600 | $3,501 |
| Nissequogue | 1,528 | $172,500 | $1,121,000 | $3,283 |
| Poquott | 1,127 | $190,391 | $826,500 | $3,159 |
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Is Stony Brook University, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 16 minutes. Minuses: unemployment of 9.3%.
What is the median age in Stony Brook University?
The median age in Stony Brook University is 19.8 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Stony Brook University?
The average commute to work in Stony Brook University is 16 minutes; 5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Stony Brook University?
The unemployment rate in Stony Brook University is 9.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Stony Brook University?
57.7% of adults in Stony Brook University 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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