New York · Metropolitan Area
East Setauket is a small city in New York with a population of 10,385. Residents earn $149,820 per year, which is 99% above the national average.
Based on current data, East Setauket receives an overall livability score of 4.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. East Setauket stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in East Setauket is $149,820, which is significantly higher than the national average — 99% above $75,149. This places East Setauket among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.7%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
The median home value in East Setauket is $613,300, making it a premium housing market at 118% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,189 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
East Setauket is a highly educated community — 60.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
East Setauket experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 87.8% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 12.2% |
| 9% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $149,820 |
| 99% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $71,150 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,489 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $139,155 |
| Unemployment | 3.7% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.1% |
| 83% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 56,397 |
| County GDP | $130,222M |
| Restaurants | 3,828 |
| Healthcare | 6,152 |
| Retail | 5,602 |
| Manufacturing | 820 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $15,590 |
| 345% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.54% |
| Commute Time | 30.6 min |
| Work from Home | 13.3% |
| Census Median | $613,300 |
| 118% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $699,995 |
| Median List Price | $699,995 |
| $/Sq Ft | $331 |
| Homes Sold | 9 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.5% |
| Price Drops | 5.9% |
| Inventory | 17 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,189 |
| 88% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,215 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,315 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,579 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,976 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,193 |
| Owner-Occupied | 88.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $15,590 |
| 345% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.54% |
| Obesity | 26.1% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.9% |
| Heart Disease | 4.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.4% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| COPD | 3.7% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.1% |
| Depression | 16.8% |
| Mental Distress | 14.1% |
| Physical Distress | 9.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 80.1% |
| Premature Death | 4,800/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 98.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 6,152 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 76 |
| Annual Average | 53.4°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 159 ft (48 m) |
| Area | 6.0 sq mi (15.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,725/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9210°N, 73.0937°W |
| County FIPS | 36059 |
Winner: Republican by 4.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 60.5% |
| 80% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.39 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,725/sq mi |
| Total Area | 6.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 63 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 6,152 |
| Restaurants | 3,828 |
| Retail Stores | 5,602 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 76 |
| Avg Commute | 30.6 min |
| Work from Home | 13.3% |