New York · Metropolitan Area
East Shoreham is a small city in New York with a population of 7,279. Residents earn $165,789 per year, which is 121% above the national average.
Based on current data, East Shoreham receives an overall livability score of 4.7 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, long commute times. East Shoreham stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in East Shoreham is $165,789, which is significantly higher than the national average — 121% above $75,149. This places East Shoreham among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.1%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in East Shoreham is $542,000, making it a premium housing market at 92% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,910 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Educational attainment is solid, with 42.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
East Shoreham experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 92.7% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 7.3% |
| 46% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $165,789 |
| 121% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $53,002 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,522 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $113,245 |
| Unemployment | 3.1% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.4% |
| 89% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 56,343 |
| County GDP | $139,014M |
| Restaurants | 4,024 |
| Healthcare | 5,146 |
| Retail | 6,106 |
| Manufacturing | 1,670 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $12,682 |
| 262% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.34% |
| Commute Time | 35.3 min |
| Work from Home | 12.7% |
| Census Median | $542,000 |
| 92% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $834,900 |
| Median List Price | $834,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $293 |
| Homes Sold | 7 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.6% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 9 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,910 |
| 64% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,215 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,315 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,579 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,976 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,193 |
| Owner-Occupied | 96.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $12,682 |
| 262% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.34% |
| Obesity | 27.7% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.9% |
| Heart Disease | 4.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.8% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 4.2% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.2% |
| Depression | 17.9% |
| Mental Distress | 15.5% |
| Physical Distress | 10.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.3% |
| Premature Death | 6,453/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 95.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 5,146 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 154 |
| Annual Average | 51.3°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 50.0 inches |
| 32% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 129 ft (39 m) |
| Area | 5.4 sq mi (14.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,348/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9502°N, 72.8754°W |
| County FIPS | 36103 |
Winner: Republican by 10 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 42.4% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.39 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,348/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 65 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 5,146 |
| Restaurants | 4,024 |
| Retail Stores | 6,106 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 154 |
| Avg Commute | 35.3 min |
| Work from Home | 12.7% |