At a Glance
Median Income
$138,950
$54,332 per capita
Home Value
$497,900
Zillow: $687,222
Median Rent
$1,882/mo
32.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
37.1%
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.0%
9.5% smoking rate
How Deer Park Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Deer Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Deer Park 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
Deer Park residents earn a median household income of $138,950 , which is 85% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $54,332. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.8% 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 Deer Park is $497,900 , 77% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $687,222. Median rent is $1,882/month, with 32.6% 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 1963.
Education
37.1% of adults in Deer Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(10% above the national average).
93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Deer Park 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 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Data Overview
People
Population27,334
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density4,430/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born20.7%
Veterans3.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$138,950
Per Capita$54,332
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
Housing
A+
Home Value$497,900
Rent$1,882
Ownership85.1%
Zillow$687,222
Housing Units9,364
Rent Burden32.6%
Health
Obesity29.0%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking9.5%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain38.3 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation76 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+37.1%
High School+93.0%
Graduate+16.6%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute33 min
Broadband90.3%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in Deer Park was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.0% of the population has a disability.
20.7% 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.