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Lake Ronkonkoma, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Nassau County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
18,289 Population 4,028/sq mi density
$102,608 Median Income $47,691 per capita
$484,700 Home Value $696,261 Zillow
$1,906 Median Rent 31.9% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
22 Violent Crime/100K 356 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$102,608 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$484,700 home value, $1,906/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
22 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
31.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Lake Ronkonkoma, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$102,608
37% above
$47,691 per capita
Home Value
$484,700
72% above
Zillow: $696,261
Median Rent
$1,906/mo
64% above
31.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
22/100K
94% below
356/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.9%
5% below
92.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
22% above
5.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.1%
6% below
11.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Lake Ronkonkoma Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
137%
Home Value
172%
Rent
164%
Poverty
41%
Bachelor's
95%
Unemployment
122%
Crime
6%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lake Ronkonkoma a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lake Ronkonkoma residents earn a median household income of $102,608 , which is 37% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,691. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.1% 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 Lake Ronkonkoma is $484,700 , 72% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $696,261. Median rent is $1,906/month, with 31.9% 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.

Safety & Crime

Lake Ronkonkoma reports 22 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 94% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 356/100K.

Education

31.9% of adults in Lake Ronkonkoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher (5% below the national average). 92.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lake Ronkonkoma has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population18,289
Median Age43.1 yrs
Density4,028/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$102,608
Per Capita$47,691
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty5.1%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489

Housing

A
Home Value$484,700
Rent$1,906
Ownership70.3%
Zillow$696,261
Housing Units6,938
Rent Burden31.9%

Crime

F
Violent22/100K
Property356/100K

Health

Obesity30.1%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking11.4%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death4,800/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain46.0 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation87 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+31.9%
High School+92.9%
Graduate+11.4%
School Score6.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute29 min
Broadband93.1%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries63

Did You Know?

The median home in Lake Ronkonkoma was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.