East Patchogue, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Suffolk County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
21,364 Population 2,568/sq mi density
$107,721 Median Income $51,042 per capita
$459,200 Home Value $583,100 Zillow
$1,863 Median Rent 34.2% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$107,721 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$459,200 home value, $1,863/mo rent
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.1% bachelor's degree or higher

East Patchogue, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$107,721
43% above
$51,042 per capita
Home Value
$459,200
63% above
Zillow: $583,100
Median Rent
$1,863/mo
60% above
34.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
35.1%
4% above
90.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
39% above
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.9%
7% below
10.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How East Patchogue Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows East Patchogue's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
143%
Home Value
163%
Rent
160%
Poverty
29%
Bachelor's
104%
Unemployment
139%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is East Patchogue a Good Place to Live?

A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

East Patchogue residents earn a median household income of $107,721 , which is 43% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $51,042. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 56,343 business establishments, including 4,024 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in East Patchogue is $459,200 , 63% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $583,100. Median rent is $1,863/month, with 34.2% 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 1971.

Education

35.1% of adults in East Patchogue hold a bachelor's degree or higher (4% above the national average). 90.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

East Patchogue 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 38.

Data Overview

People

Population21,364
Median Age42.7 yrs
Density2,568/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.5%
Veterans3.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$107,721
Per Capita$51,042
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$139,014M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,522

Housing

A
Home Value$459,200
Rent$1,863
Ownership74.9%
Zillow$583,100
Housing Units8,569
Rent Burden34.2%

Health

Obesity29.9%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking10.3%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death6,453/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain46.0 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation29 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+35.1%
High School+90.2%
Graduate+13.4%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 55% / D 45%
Commute31 min
Broadband93.0%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries65

Did You Know?

The median home in East Patchogue was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.3% of the population has a disability.
13.5% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
There are 4,024 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 154 fatal vehicle crashes.