At a Glance
Median Income
$107,159
$49,310 per capita
Home Value
$425,300
Zillow: $547,372
Median Rent
$2,529/mo
34.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
22/100K
356/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.0%
92.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
5.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.4%
10.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Coram Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Coram's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Coram a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Coram residents earn a median household income of $107,159 , which is 43% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,310. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.0% 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 Coram is $425,300 , 51% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $547,372. Median rent is $2,529/month, with 34.7% 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 1979.
Safety & Crime
Coram reports 22 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 94% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 356/100K.
Education
37.0% of adults in Coram hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(10% above the national average).
92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Coram has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population41,527
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density3,003/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$107,159
Per Capita$49,310
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty5.0%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
Housing
A
Home Value$425,300
Rent$2,529
Ownership68.4%
Zillow$547,372
Housing Units16,222
Rent Burden34.7%
Crime
F
Violent22/100K
Property356/100K
Health
Obesity30.4%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking10.3%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain48.5 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation115 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+37.0%
High School+92.0%
Graduate+12.6%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute34 min
Broadband93.1%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in Coram was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.1% 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.