At a Glance
Median Income
$170,375
$67,021 per capita
Home Value
$647,000
Zillow: $825,242
Median Rent
$2,396/mo
36.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
59.5%
96.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
1.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.0%
7.5% smoking rate
How Commack Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Commack's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Commack a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Commack residents earn a median household income of $170,375 , which is 127% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $67,021. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.7% 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 Commack is $647,000 , 130% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $825,242. Median rent is $2,396/month, with 36.7% 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 1964.
Education
59.5% of adults in Commack hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(77% above the national average).
96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Commack 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 46.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Data Overview
People
Population36,353
Median Age43.7 yrs
Density2,968/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born10.4%
Veterans4.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$170,375
Per Capita$67,021
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
Housing
A+
Home Value$647,000
Rent$2,396
Ownership93.7%
Zillow$825,242
Housing Units11,783
Rent Burden36.7%
Health
Obesity26.0%
Diabetes6.6%
Smoking7.5%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain46.0 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation148 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+59.5%
High School+96.7%
Graduate+28.0%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute34 min
Broadband97.2%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in Commack was built in 1964.
16.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.8% of the population has a disability.
10.4% 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.