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Centre Island, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Nassau County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
308 Population 283/sq mi density
$213,542 Median Income $196,146 per capita
$1,652,800 Home Value $998,330 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
22 Violent Crime/100K 356 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$213,542 median income, 2.9% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.3 / 5.0
$1,652,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
22 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
62.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Centre Island, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$213,542
184% above
$196,146 per capita
Home Value
$1,652,800
486% above
Zillow: $998,330
Violent Crime
22/100K
94% below
356/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
62.7%
86% above
96.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
19% below
16.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.9%
16% below
8.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Centre Island Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Centre Island's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
284%
Home Value
586%
Poverty
135%
Bachelor's
186%
Unemployment
81%
Crime
6%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Centre Island a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Centre Island residents earn a median household income of $213,542 , which is 184% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $196,146. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.8% 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 Centre Island is $1,652,800 , 486% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $998,330. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.

Safety & Crime

Centre Island reports 22 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 94% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 356/100K.

Education

62.7% of adults in Centre Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher (86% above the national average). 96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Centre Island has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population308
Median Age58.8 yrs
Density283/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$213,542
Per Capita$196,146
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty16.8%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489

Housing

C
Home Value$1,652,800
Rent
Ownership93.0%
Zillow$998,330
Housing Units216
Rent Burden51.0%

Crime

F
Violent22/100K
Property356/100K

Health

Obesity26.9%
Diabetes6.7%
Smoking8.1%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death4,800/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain45.3 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation57 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+62.7%
High School+96.3%
Graduate+32.1%
School Score6.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute44 min
Broadband86.1%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries63

Did You Know?

The median home in Centre Island was built in 1955.
23.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.0% 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.