At a Glance
Median Income
$145,987
$63,160 per capita
Home Value
$634,700
Zillow: $814,375
Median Rent
$2,726/mo
34.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
48.9%
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.2%
8.6% smoking rate
How Hauppauge Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hauppauge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hauppauge 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
Hauppauge residents earn a median household income of $145,987 , which is 94% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $63,160. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.2% 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 Hauppauge is $634,700 , 125% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $814,375. Median rent is $2,726/month, with 34.6% 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 1969.
Education
48.9% of adults in Hauppauge hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% above the national average).
93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hauppauge has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Data Overview
People
Population20,772
Median Age43.4 yrs
Density2,034/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born10.8%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$145,987
Per Capita$63,160
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
Housing
A
Home Value$634,700
Rent$2,726
Ownership85.2%
Zillow$814,375
Housing Units7,130
Rent Burden34.6%
Health
Obesity27.2%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking8.6%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain46.0 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation58 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+48.9%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+21.5%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute31 min
Broadband97.3%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in Hauppauge was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.0% of the population has a disability.
10.8% 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.