Cutchogue, NY

New York · Metropolitan Area

Cutchogue is a small town in New York with a population of 2,903. Residents earn $137,581 per year, which is 83% above the national average.

4.3 /5.0
A Great
2,903 Population 297/sq mi density
$137,581 Median Income $83,011 per capita
$890,700 Home Value $1,186,641 Zillow
$2,176 Median Rent
53°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$137,581 median income, 0.6% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$890,700 home value, $2,176/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
55.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $137,581
83% higher than US avg
Home Value $890,700
216% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 55.6%
65% higher than US avg
Median Rent $2,176
87% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 28.6%
11% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.6%
83% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.3%
90% lower than US avg

How Cutchogue Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,903
Median Age58.1 yrs
Density297/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 94%

Economy

A+
Median Income$137,581
Per Capita$83,011
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty1.3%
County GDP$50,133M
Commute30 min

Housing

B
Home Value$890,700
Rent$2,176
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$1,186,641

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity28.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression17.3%
Heart Disease4.5%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation30 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+55.6%
High School+97.0%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 59%
Commute30 min
EV Stations3
Libraries27

Is Cutchogue a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Cutchogue receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Cutchogue stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Cutchogue is $137,581, which is significantly higher than the national average — 83% above $75,149. This places Cutchogue among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.6%. Only 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Cutchogue is $890,700, making it a premium housing market at 216% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,176 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 6.5x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

Cutchogue is a highly educated community — 55.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Cutchogue experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Cutchogue has a population of 2,903 with a density of 297 people per square mile. The median age is 58.1 years, 49% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.3%).

Population

2,903
Total Population
297
People / sq mi
58.1yrs
Median Age
49% above US avg
9.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.2%
Female 49.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Cutchogue vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only91.0%
16% above US avg
Spanish9.0%
33% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Cutchogue vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Cutchogue is $137,581, which is 83% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Cutchogue vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$137,581
83% above US avg
Per Capita Income$83,011
Avg Weekly Wage$1,452
IRS Avg AGI$92,750

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.6%
83% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.3%
90% below US avg
Establishments (County)20,772
County GDP$50,133M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,504
Healthcare1,906
Retail1,869
Manufacturing609

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,646
147% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.97%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.1 min
Work from Home22.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Cutchogue is $890,700, 216% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $2,176 (87% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $1,186,641.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$890,700
216% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$1,186,641
Median List Price$1,295,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$1,295,000
$/Sq Ft$483
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio97.5%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory16

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$2,176
87% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,215
1 Bedroom$1,315
2 Bedrooms$1,579
3 Bedrooms$1,976
4 Bedrooms$2,193

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied88.6%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,646
147% above US avg
Effective Rate0.97%
In Cutchogue, 28.6% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 17.3% report depression. 19.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Cutchogue vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity28.6%
11% below US avg
Diabetes7.2%
Heart Disease4.5%
High Blood Pressure26.5%
Asthma10.1%
COPD4.2%
Stroke2.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.8%
Physical Inactivity19.2%
Depression17.3%
Mental Distress14.7%
Physical Distress10.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.4%
Checkup Rate79.4%

Food & Exercise

Exercise Access95.1%
Healthcare Facilities1,906

Crime Rates: Cutchogue vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Cutchogue has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.0°F
2% below US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area9.8 sq mi (25.3 km²)
Population Density297/sq mi
Coordinates41.0212°N, 72.4870°W
County FIPS09170
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 55.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 20.1-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 38.9%
D 59%

Winner: Democrat by 20.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+55.6%
65% above US avg
High School+97.0%
School Test Score5.39
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density297/sq mi
Total Area9.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations3
Alt Fuel Stations3
Public Libraries27
Healthcare Facilities1,906
Restaurants1,504
Retail Stores1,869

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.1 min
Work from Home22.4%

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