New York · Metropolitan Area
Nissequogue is a small town in New York with a population of 1,634. Residents earn $175,000 per year, which is 133% above the national average.
Based on current data, Nissequogue receives an overall livability score of 4.3 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. Nissequogue stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Nissequogue is $175,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 133% above $75,149. This places Nissequogue among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.3%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Nissequogue is $1,092,300, making it a premium housing market at 287% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,986 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 6.2x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Nissequogue is a highly educated community — 64.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Nissequogue experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 88.3% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 11.7% |
| 13% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $175,000 |
| 133% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $98,261 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,489 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $139,155 |
| Unemployment | 3.3% |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.6% |
| 95% 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 | 1.43% |
| Commute Time | 28.5 min |
| Work from Home | 31.0% |
| Census Median | $1,092,300 |
| 287% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $1,321,718 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,986 |
| 157% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,215 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,315 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,579 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,976 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,193 |
| Owner-Occupied | 83.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $15,590 |
| 345% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.43% |
| Obesity | 26.4% |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.4% |
| Heart Disease | 4.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 24.9% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| COPD | 3.7% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.6% |
| Depression | 17.4% |
| Mental Distress | 14.2% |
| Physical Distress | 9.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.7% |
| 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 | 53.4°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 95 ft (29 m) |
| Area | 3.8 sq mi (9.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 429/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9027°N, 73.1862°W |
| County FIPS | 36059 |
Winner: Republican by 4.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 64.1% |
| 90% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.39 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 429/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 63 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 6,152 |
| Restaurants | 3,828 |
| Retail Stores | 5,602 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 76 |
| Avg Commute | 28.5 min |
| Work from Home | 31.0% |