Living in Syosset, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Syosset · Census data 2020–2024
Syosset has 18,433 residents with a median age of 42.8. The median household income is $187,273 (118% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $874,300, the median rent is $3,036/month.
Syosset at a glance
- Population
- 18,433
- Median age
- 42.8State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $187,273State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $874,300State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $3,036/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 92.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 69.1%
- Average commute
- 41 min
Is Syosset a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 118% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 4.2%.
Cons: Home values 106% higher than the state median; an average commute of 41 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Syosset
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Syosset the median home value is $874,300, 163% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,036 per month, which is 29.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Syosset median household income
The median household income in Syosset is $187,273 and the income per person is $77,497. 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Syosset: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,164
- Owner-occupied
- 92.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.6%
- Vacant
- 2.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 3.04
Syosset demographics
- Population
- 18,433
- Median age
- 42.8
- Under 18
- 28.4%
- 65 and older
- 15%
- Households
- 5,998
- Foreign-born
- 24.7%
- Veterans
- 1.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Syosset ›
Education in Syosset
69.1% of adults 25 and older in Syosset have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 34.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Syosset
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 41 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 25.3%
- Drive alone
- 50.9%
- Public transit
- 14.8%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.5%
Syosset vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syosset | 18,433 | $187,273 | $874,300 | $3,036 |
| Woodbury | 9,348 | $191,321 | $1,003,400 | $3,321 |
| Muttontown | 3,505 | $250,001 | $1,914,800 | — |
| East Norwich | 2,697 | $204,071 | $828,100 | — |
| Plainview | 25,982 | $189,906 | $796,300 | $3,392 |
| Jericho | 13,759 | $167,935 | $948,400 | $2,661 |
| Oyster Bay Cove | 2,075 | $250,001 | $1,714,700 | $2,500 |
| Laurel Hollow | 1,927 | $250,001 | $1,636,700 | $3,501 |
| West Hills | 5,369 | $185,745 | $741,900 | $2,939 |
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What is the median household income in Syosset, NY?
The median household income in Syosset is $187,273, 118% 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 Syosset?
The median home value in Syosset is $874,300, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Syosset?
The median gross rent in Syosset is $3,036 per month, about 29.9% of household income.
Is Syosset, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 118% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 4.2%. Minuses: home values 106% higher than the state median; an average commute of 41 minutes.
What is the median age in Syosset?
The median age in Syosset is 42.8 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Syosset?
The average commute to work in Syosset is 41 minutes; 25.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Syosset?
The unemployment rate in Syosset is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Syosset?
69.1% of adults in Syosset 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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