At a Glance
Median Income
$149,820
$71,150 per capita
Home Value
$613,300
Zillow: $607,523
Median Rent
$2,189/mo
34.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
60.5%
98.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
2.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.1%
7.6% smoking rate
How East Setauket Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows East Setauket's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is East Setauket a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
East Setauket residents earn a median household income of $149,820 , which is 99% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $71,150. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.1% 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 East Setauket is $613,300 , 118% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $607,523. Median rent is $2,189/month, with 34.4% 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 1972.
Education
60.5% of adults in East Setauket hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% above the national average).
98.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
East Setauket has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Data Overview
People
Population10,385
Median Age43.7 yrs
Density1,725/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born10.4%
Veterans3.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$149,820
Per Capita$71,150
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
Housing
A
Home Value$613,300
Rent$2,189
Ownership88.2%
Zillow$607,523
Housing Units3,974
Rent Burden34.4%
Health
Obesity26.1%
Diabetes6.9%
Smoking7.6%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain46.0 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation159 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+60.5%
High School+98.1%
Graduate+36.7%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute31 min
Broadband97.6%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in East Setauket was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.7% of the population has a disability.
10.4% 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.