At a Glance
Median Income
$118,160
$52,403 per capita
Home Value
$680,500
Zillow: $728,166
Median Rent
$3,306/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
40.6%
91.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.6%
9.1% smoking rate
How Barnum Island Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Barnum Island's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Barnum Island a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Barnum Island residents earn a median household income of $118,160 , which is 57% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $52,403. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% 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 Barnum Island is $680,500 , 141% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $728,166. Median rent is $3,306/month, with 51.0% 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 1965.
Education
40.6% of adults in Barnum Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% above the national average).
91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Barnum Island has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Data Overview
People
Population2,173
Median Age50.1 yrs
Density2,498/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born14.7%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$118,160
Per Capita$52,403
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
Housing
B
Home Value$680,500
Rent$3,306
Ownership76.1%
Zillow$728,166
Housing Units910
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity28.6%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking9.1%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain43.3 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation6 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.6%
High School+91.6%
Graduate+13.2%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute42 min
Broadband87.1%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in Barnum Island was built in 1965.
23.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
16.6% of the population has a disability.
14.7% 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.