At a Glance
Median Income
$250,001
$92,489 per capita
Home Value
$1,466,800
Zillow: $1,950,035
Bachelor's Degree+
77.7%
97.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
1.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.7%
5.9% smoking rate
How Cold Spring Harbor Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cold Spring Harbor's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cold Spring Harbor a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cold Spring Harbor residents earn a median household income of $250,001 , which is 233% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $92,489. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.9% 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 Cold Spring Harbor is $1,466,800 , 420% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,950,035. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Education
77.7% of adults in Cold Spring Harbor hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(131% above the national average).
97.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cold Spring Harbor has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Data Overview
People
Population3,123
Median Age36.8 yrs
Density916/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born5.9%
Veterans1.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$250,001
Per Capita$92,489
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
Housing
B
Home Value$1,466,800
Rent
Ownership96.3%
Zillow$1,950,035
Housing Units1,046
Rent Burden32.8%
Health
Obesity24.7%
Diabetes5.8%
Smoking5.9%
Heart Disease3.6%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain47.7 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation177 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+77.7%
High School+97.8%
Graduate+37.5%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute36 min
Broadband97.3%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in Cold Spring Harbor was built in 1957.
12.5% of residents use public transit to commute.
25.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
2.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 3,828 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 76 fatal vehicle crashes.