At a Glance
Median Income
$127,106
$47,047 per capita
Home Value
$471,300
Zillow: $630,063
Median Rent
$2,398/mo
45.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
22/100K
356/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
34.7%
92.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
3.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.2%
9.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Centereach Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Centereach's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Centereach 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
Centereach residents earn a median household income of $127,106 , which is 69% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,047. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.0% 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 Centereach is $471,300 , 67% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $630,063. Median rent is $2,398/month, with 45.6% 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 1970.
Safety & Crime
Centereach reports 22 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 94% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 356/100K.
Education
34.7% of adults in Centereach hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(3% above the national average).
92.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Centereach has an average annual temperature of 53°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 46.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population31,501
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density3,532/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$127,106
Per Capita$47,047
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty3.0%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
Housing
A+
Home Value$471,300
Rent$2,398
Ownership85.0%
Zillow$630,063
Housing Units10,521
Rent Burden45.6%
Crime
F
Violent22/100K
Property356/100K
Health
Obesity28.2%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking9.8%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain46.0 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation105 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.7%
High School+92.9%
Graduate+16.7%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute32 min
Broadband94.1%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in Centereach was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.6% 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.