At a Glance
Median Income
$103,684
$56,943 per capita
Home Value
$539,600
Zillow: $607,653
Median Rent
$2,148/mo
39.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
119/100K
785/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
41.0%
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
6.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.7%
9.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Amityville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Amityville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Amityville a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Amityville residents earn a median household income of $103,684 , which is 38% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $56,943. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 56,397 business establishments, including 3,828 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Amityville is $539,600 , 91% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $607,653. Median rent is $2,148/month, with 39.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Safety & Crime
Amityville reports 119 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 69% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 785/100K.
Education
41.0% of adults in Amityville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(22% above the national average).
93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Amityville has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population9,513
Median Age51.0 yrs
Density4,618/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$103,684
Per Capita$56,943
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty6.6%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
Housing
B+
Home Value$539,600
Rent$2,148
Ownership70.5%
Zillow$607,653
Housing Units3,990
Rent Burden39.6%
Crime
F
Violent119/100K
Property785/100K
Health
Obesity30.7%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking9.9%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain38.3 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation14 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+41.0%
High School+93.2%
Graduate+21.7%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute31 min
Broadband92.0%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in Amityville was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 3,828 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 76 fatal vehicle crashes.