At a Glance
Median Income
$170,188
$64,032 per capita
Home Value
$637,700
Zillow: $780,216
Median Rent
$3,019/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
53.0%
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
1.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.1%
8.6% smoking rate
How Mount Sinai Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mount Sinai's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mount Sinai a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mount Sinai residents earn a median household income of $170,188 , which is 126% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $64,032. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.3% 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 Mount Sinai is $637,700 , 126% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $780,216. Median rent is $3,019/month, with 51.0% 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 1981.
Education
53.0% of adults in Mount Sinai hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% above the national average).
94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mount Sinai has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Data Overview
People
Population11,876
Median Age45.8 yrs
Density1,979/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born8.9%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$170,188
Per Capita$64,032
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty1.3%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
Housing
A+
Home Value$637,700
Rent$3,019
Ownership96.5%
Zillow$780,216
Housing Units4,018
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity27.1%
Diabetes6.8%
Smoking8.6%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain48.5 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation153 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+53.0%
High School+94.9%
Graduate+26.0%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute33 min
Broadband95.5%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in Mount Sinai was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 3,828 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 76 fatal vehicle crashes.