New York · Metropolitan Area
Locust Valley is a small town in New York with a population of 3,591. Residents earn $137,344 per year, which is 83% above the national average.
Based on current data, Locust Valley receives an overall livability score of 4.5 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. Locust Valley stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Locust Valley is $137,344, which is significantly higher than the national average — 83% above $75,149. This places Locust Valley among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.0%. Only 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.
The median home value in Locust Valley is $775,200, making it a premium housing market at 175% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,274 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 5.6x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Locust Valley is a highly educated community — 54.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 92.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Locust Valley enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches, including 18.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 74.7% |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 25.3% |
| 89% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $137,344 |
| 83% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $90,476 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,489 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $139,155 |
| Unemployment | 2.0% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.4% |
| 73% 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 | 2.01% |
| Commute Time | 33.2 min |
| Work from Home | 22.0% |
| Census Median | $775,200 |
| 175% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $1,172,798 |
| Median List Price | $995,000 |
| Median List Price | $995,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $473 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.8% |
| Price Drops | 12.5% |
| Inventory | 8 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,274 |
| 96% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,215 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,315 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,579 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,976 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,193 |
| Owner-Occupied | 75.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $15,590 |
| 345% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.01% |
| Obesity | 28.3% |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.4% |
| Heart Disease | 4.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.7% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| COPD | 3.8% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.9% |
| Depression | 15.2% |
| Mental Distress | 14.3% |
| Physical Distress | 10.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.4% |
| 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 | 55.5°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.3 inches |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 18.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 78 ft (24 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,946/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8781°N, 73.5893°W |
| County FIPS | 36059 |
Winner: Republican by 4.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 54.6% |
| 62% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.39 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 3,946/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 63 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 6,152 |
| Restaurants | 3,828 |
| Retail Stores | 5,602 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 76 |
| Avg Commute | 33.2 min |
| Work from Home | 22.0% |