At a Glance
Median Income
$89,702
$44,163 per capita
Home Value
$347,900
Zillow: $513,796
Median Rent
$1,774/mo
49.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
31.9%
92.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
5.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.7%
11.8% smoking rate
How Middle Island Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Middle Island's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Middle Island a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Middle Island residents earn a median household income of $89,702 , which is 19% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,163. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 56,343 business establishments, including 4,024 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Middle Island is $347,900 , 23% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $513,796. Median rent is $1,774/month, with 49.8% 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 1978.
Education
31.9% of adults in Middle Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(5% below the national average).
92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Middle Island has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population11,086
Median Age43.4 yrs
Density1,349/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born9.8%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$89,702
Per Capita$44,163
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$139,014M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,522
Housing
A
Home Value$347,900
Rent$1,774
Ownership66.7%
Zillow$513,796
Housing Units4,815
Rent Burden49.8%
Health
Obesity31.7%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking11.8%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death6,453/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain44.2 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation54 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.9%
High School+92.0%
Graduate+14.7%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 45%
Commute32 min
Broadband90.5%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries65
Did You Know?
The median home in Middle Island was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
There are 4,024 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 154 fatal vehicle crashes.