New York · Metropolitan Area
Hauppauge is a small city in New York with a population of 20,772. Residents earn $145,987 per year, which is 94% above the national average.
Based on current data, Hauppauge receives an overall livability score of 4.6 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. Hauppauge stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Hauppauge is $145,987, which is significantly higher than the national average — 94% above $75,149. This places Hauppauge among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.2%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 3.2% 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 Hauppauge is $634,700, making it a premium housing market at 125% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,726 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Educational attainment is solid, with 48.9% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 93.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Hauppauge experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches, including 31.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 86.4% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 13.6% |
| 1% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $145,987 |
| 94% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $63,160 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,489 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $139,155 |
| Unemployment | 3.2% |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.2% |
| 74% 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 | 2.46% |
| Commute Time | 30.7 min |
| Work from Home | 11.3% |
| Census Median | $634,700 |
| 125% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $774,057 |
| Median List Price | $799,000 |
| Median List Price | $799,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $396 |
| Homes Sold | 15 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.5% |
| Price Drops | 30.0% |
| Inventory | 10 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,726 |
| 134% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $3,066 |
| Studio | $1,215 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,315 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,579 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,976 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,193 |
| Owner-Occupied | 85.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $15,590 |
| 345% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.46% |
| Obesity | 27.2% |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.1% |
| Heart Disease | 4.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.9% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 4.1% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.7% |
| Depression | 17.1% |
| Mental Distress | 14.9% |
| Physical Distress | 10.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.7% |
| 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 | 53.1°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 46.0 inches |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 31.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 58 ft (18 m) |
| Area | 10.2 sq mi (26.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,034/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8224°N, 73.2107°W |
| County FIPS | 36059 |
Winner: Republican by 4.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 48.9% |
| 45% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.39 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,034/sq mi |
| Total Area | 10.2 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 9 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 9 |
| Public Libraries | 63 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 6,152 |
| Restaurants | 3,828 |
| Retail Stores | 5,602 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 76 |
| Avg Commute | 30.7 min |
| Work from Home | 11.3% |