East Shoreham, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Suffolk County County

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
7,279 Population 1,348/sq mi density
$165,789 Median Income $53,002 per capita
$542,000 Home Value $721,230 Zillow
$1,910 Median Rent 31.3% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$165,789 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$542,000 home value, $1,910/mo rent
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.4% bachelor's degree or higher

East Shoreham, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$165,789
121% above
$53,002 per capita
Home Value
$542,000
92% above
Zillow: $721,230
Median Rent
$1,910/mo
64% above
31.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
42.4%
26% above
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
33% above
1.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.7%
14% below
9.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How East Shoreham Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
221%
Home Value
192%
Rent
164%
Poverty
11%
Bachelor's
126%
Unemployment
133%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is East Shoreham 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 Shoreham residents earn a median household income of $165,789 , which is 121% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $53,002. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.4% 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 Shoreham is $542,000 , 92% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $721,230. Median rent is $1,910/month, with 31.3% 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 1975.

Education

42.4% of adults in East Shoreham hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% above the national average). 95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

East Shoreham has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population7,279
Median Age38.7 yrs
Density1,348/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born5.3%
Veterans5.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$165,789
Per Capita$53,002
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty1.4%
County GDP$139,014M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,522

Housing

A+
Home Value$542,000
Rent$1,910
Ownership96.5%
Zillow$721,230
Housing Units2,083
Rent Burden31.3%

Health

Obesity27.7%
Diabetes6.9%
Smoking9.0%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death6,453/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain44.2 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation129 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+42.4%
High School+95.5%
Graduate+24.7%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 55% / D 45%
Commute35 min
Broadband99.6%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries65

Did You Know?

The median home in East Shoreham was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
There are 4,024 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 154 fatal vehicle crashes.