Living in Stony Brook, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Stony Brook · Census data 2020–2024
Stony Brook has 12,868 residents with a median age of 44.9. The median household income is $174,872 (103% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $623,300, the median rent is $3,501/month.
Stony Brook at a glance
- Population
- 12,868
- Median age
- 44.9State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $174,872State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $623,300State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $3,501/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 90.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 68.3%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Stony Brook a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 103% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 5.2%; a poverty rate of 6.5%.
Cons: Home values 47% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Stony Brook
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Stony Brook the median home value is $623,300, 87% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, which is 37% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,956 a month in housing costs.
Stony Brook median household income
The median household income in Stony Brook is $174,872 and the income per person is $72,994. 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Stony Brook: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,943
- Owner-occupied
- 90.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.2%
- Vacant
- 9.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 2.85
Stony Brook demographics
- Population
- 12,868
- Median age
- 44.9
- Under 18
- 19.4%
- 65 and older
- 22.3%
- Households
- 4,480
- Foreign-born
- 17.1%
- Veterans
- 2.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Stony Brook ›
Education in Stony Brook
68.3% of adults 25 and older in Stony Brook have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 44.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Stony Brook
- Unemployment rate
- 5.2%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 19.7%
- Drive alone
- 70.9%
- Public transit
- 2%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 96%
Stony Brook vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stony Brook | 12,868 | $174,872 | $623,300 | $3,501 |
| Head of the Harbor | 1,384 | $250,001 | $1,167,400 | $2,333 |
| East Setauket | 10,149 | $151,603 | $637,800 | $2,178 |
| St. James | 13,244 | $142,368 | $652,700 | $2,218 |
| Nissequogue | 1,528 | $172,500 | $1,121,000 | $3,283 |
| Setauket | 4,069 | $221,771 | $755,600 | $3,501 |
| Port Jefferson Station | 7,676 | $120,734 | $507,900 | $2,411 |
| Lake Grove | 11,061 | $118,311 | $598,900 | $2,184 |
| Centereach | 31,839 | $132,240 | $514,800 | $2,420 |
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What is the median household income in Stony Brook, NY?
The median household income in Stony Brook is $174,872, 103% 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 Stony Brook?
The median home value in Stony Brook is $623,300, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Stony Brook?
The median gross rent in Stony Brook is $3,501 per month, about 37% of household income.
Is Stony Brook, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 103% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 5.2%; a poverty rate of 6.5%. Minuses: home values 47% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Stony Brook?
The median age in Stony Brook is 44.9 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Stony Brook?
The average commute to work in Stony Brook is 30 minutes; 19.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Stony Brook?
The unemployment rate in Stony Brook is 5.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Stony Brook?
68.3% of adults in Stony Brook 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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