Living in Yaphank, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Yaphank · Census data 2020–2024
Yaphank has 6,934 residents with a median age of 39. The median household income is $108,971 (27% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $459,700, the median rent is $2,976/month.
Yaphank at a glance
- Population
- 6,934
- Median age
- 39State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $108,971State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $459,700State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,976/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 72.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35.4%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Yaphank a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 27% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 1.7%; a poverty rate of 4.1%.
Cons: Home values 8% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Yaphank
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Yaphank the median home value is $459,700, 38% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,976 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,865 a month in housing costs.
Yaphank median household income
The median household income in Yaphank is $108,971 and the income per person is $54,448. 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Yaphank: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,033
- Owner-occupied
- 72.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.9%
- Vacant
- 2.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 2.30
Yaphank demographics
- Population
- 6,934
- Median age
- 39
- Under 18
- 17.5%
- 65 and older
- 15.6%
- Households
- 2,954
- Foreign-born
- 8.5%
- Veterans
- 5.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Yaphank ›
Education in Yaphank
35.4% of adults 25 and older in Yaphank have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 14.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Yaphank
- Unemployment rate
- 1.7%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 7.6%
- Drive alone
- 78.4%
- Public transit
- 3.6%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.3%
Yaphank vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yaphank | 6,934 | $108,971 | $459,700 | $2,976 |
| Gordon Heights | 4,230 | $106,828 | $382,000 | $2,667 |
| Medford | 24,796 | $128,192 | $476,200 | $2,353 |
| North Bellport | 11,087 | $100,247 | $416,100 | $2,991 |
| Shirley | 28,375 | $112,788 | $424,900 | $2,056 |
| Brookhaven | 2,858 | $114,839 | $692,800 | $2,346 |
| Middle Island | 11,027 | $85,480 | $383,500 | $1,868 |
| Mastic | 15,708 | $94,034 | $432,500 | $2,016 |
| East Patchogue | 21,673 | $108,397 | $478,700 | $2,045 |
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What is the median household income in Yaphank, NY?
The median household income in Yaphank is $108,971, 27% 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 Yaphank?
The median home value in Yaphank is $459,700, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Yaphank?
The median gross rent in Yaphank is $2,976 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Yaphank, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 27% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 1.7%; a poverty rate of 4.1%. Minuses: home values 8% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Yaphank?
The median age in Yaphank is 39 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Yaphank?
The average commute to work in Yaphank is 32 minutes; 7.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Yaphank?
The unemployment rate in Yaphank is 1.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Yaphank?
35.4% of adults in Yaphank 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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