At a Glance
Median Income
$137,344
$90,476 per capita
Home Value
$775,200
Zillow: $1,242,885
Median Rent
$2,274/mo
46.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
54.6%
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.3%
8.0% smoking rate
How Locust Valley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Locust Valley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Locust Valley a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Locust Valley residents earn a median household income of $137,344 , which is 83% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $90,476. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% 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 Locust Valley is $775,200 , 175% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,242,885. Median rent is $2,274/month, with 46.8% 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 1948.
Education
54.6% of adults in Locust Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% above the national average).
92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Locust Valley 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 47.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Data Overview
People
Population3,591
Median Age42.6 yrs
Density3,946/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born10.6%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$137,344
Per Capita$90,476
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
Housing
B
Home Value$775,200
Rent$2,274
Ownership75.1%
Zillow$1,242,885
Housing Units1,294
Rent Burden46.8%
Health
Obesity28.3%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking8.0%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain47.7 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation78 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+54.6%
High School+92.8%
Graduate+27.1%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute33 min
Broadband92.7%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in Locust Valley was built in 1948.
22.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
5.9% of the population has a disability.
10.6% 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.