At a Glance
Median Income
$102,608
$47,691 per capita
Home Value
$484,700
Zillow: $696,261
Median Rent
$1,906/mo
31.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
31.9%
92.9% high school+
Unemployment
6.7%
5.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.1%
11.4% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lake Ronkonkoma a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
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 6.7% (86% 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Data Overview
People
Population18,289
Median Age43.1 yrs
Density4,028/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born12.4%
Veterans4.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$102,608
Per Capita$47,691
Unemployment6.7%
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%
Health
Obesity30.1%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking11.4%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain46.0 in/yr
AQI31 (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.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
12.4% 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.