Halesite, NY

New York · Metropolitan Area

Halesite is a small town in New York with a population of 2,348. Residents earn $153,375 per year, which is 104% above the national average.

4.4 /5.0
A Great
2,348 Population 2,638/sq mi density
$153,375 Median Income $94,900 per capita
$822,300 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
53°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$153,375 median income, 4.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$822,300 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
64.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $153,375
104% higher than US avg
Home Value $822,300
192% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 64.1%
90% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 25.4%
21% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.4%
22% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Halesite Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,348
Median Age48.0 yrs
Density2,638/mi²
Male / Female45% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 87%

Economy

A+
Median Income$153,375
Per Capita$94,900
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$130,222M
Commute45 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$822,300
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity25.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression16.7%
Heart Disease3.7%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
AQI36 (Good)
Rain48.5 in/yr
Elevation115 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+64.1%
High School+98.4%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute45 min
Libraries63

Is Halesite a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Halesite receives an overall livability score of 4.4 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, long commute times. Halesite stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Halesite is $153,375, which is significantly higher than the national average — 104% above $75,149. This places Halesite among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 4.4%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 45 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Halesite is $822,300, making it a premium housing market at 192% above the U.S. median of $281,900. The price-to-income ratio of 5.4x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

Halesite is a highly educated community — 64.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Halesite experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Halesite has a population of 2,348 with a density of 2,638 people per square mile. The median age is 48.0 years, 23% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (86.7%).

Population

2,348
Total Population
2,638
People / sq mi
48.0yrs
Median Age
23% above US avg
0.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 44.5%
Female 55.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Halesite vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only92.3%
18% above US avg
Spanish7.7%
43% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Halesite vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Halesite is $153,375, which is 104% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 45 minutes.

Income: Halesite vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$153,375
104% above US avg
Per Capita Income$94,900
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
IRS Avg AGI$139,155

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.4%
22% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)56,397
County GDP$130,222M

Business (County)

Restaurants3,828
Healthcare6,152
Retail5,602
Manufacturing820

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$15,590
345% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.90%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time45.4 min
Work from Home22.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Halesite is $822,300, 192% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$822,300
192% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$410
Homes Sold3
Sale-to-List Ratio101.2%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory2

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,215
1 Bedroom$1,315
2 Bedrooms$1,579
3 Bedrooms$1,976
4 Bedrooms$2,193

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied85.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$15,590
345% above US avg
Effective Rate1.90%
In Halesite, 25.4% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 16.7% report depression. 14.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Halesite vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity25.4%
21% below US avg
Diabetes5.9%
Heart Disease3.7%
High Blood Pressure24.0%
Asthma9.8%
COPD3.1%
Stroke1.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.5%
Physical Inactivity14.9%
Depression16.7%
Mental Distress13.2%
Physical Distress8.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate99.1%
Checkup Rate80.1%
Premature Death4,800/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.9/10
Exercise Access98.6%
Healthcare Facilities6,152

Crime Rates: Halesite vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)76

Safety Score

Halesite has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 48.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.0°F
2% below US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.5 inches
28% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density2,638/sq mi
Coordinates40.8863°N, 73.4125°W
County FIPS36059
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 64.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (90% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 4.2-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 52.1%
D 47.9%

Winner: Republican by 4.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+64.1%
90% above US avg
High School+98.4%
School Test Score5.39
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density2,638/sq mi
Total Area0.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries63
Healthcare Facilities6,152
Restaurants3,828
Retail Stores5,602

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)76

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute45.4 min
Work from Home22.3%

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