At a Glance
Median Income
$186,776
$75,334 per capita
Home Value
$866,000
Zillow: $1,028,911
Bachelor's Degree+
68.9%
98.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
3.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.1%
6.6% smoking rate
How Old Bethpage Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Old Bethpage's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Old Bethpage a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Old Bethpage residents earn a median household income of $186,776 , which is 149% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $75,334. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.1% 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 Old Bethpage is $866,000 , 207% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,028,911. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Education
68.9% of adults in Old Bethpage hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(104% above the national average).
98.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Old Bethpage 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 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Data Overview
People
Population6,179
Median Age46.5 yrs
Density1,482/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.0%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$186,776
Per Capita$75,334
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
Housing
A
Home Value$866,000
Rent
Ownership92.9%
Zillow$1,028,911
Housing Units2,253
Rent Burden29.3%
Health
Obesity25.1%
Diabetes6.2%
Smoking6.6%
Heart Disease3.7%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain38.3 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation140 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+68.9%
High School+98.7%
Graduate+33.8%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute30 min
Broadband97.1%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in Old Bethpage was built in 1963.
15.1% of residents use public transit to commute.
19.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
6.7% of the population has a disability.
13.0% 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.