Patchogue, NY

New York · Metropolitan Area

Patchogue is a small city in New York with a population of 12,368. Residents earn $104,423 per year, which is 39% above the national average.

4.3 /5.0
A Great
12,368 Population 5,473/sq mi density
$104,423 Median Income $58,623 per capita
$446,700 Home Value $583,100 Zillow
$2,191 Median Rent
53°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$104,423 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$446,700 home value, $2,191/mo rent
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $104,423
39% higher than US avg
Home Value $446,700
58% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 35.3%
5% higher than US avg
Median Rent $2,191
88% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 30.5%
5% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.7%
25% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.1%
51% lower than US avg

How Patchogue Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population12,368
Median Age37.9 yrs
Density5,473/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 70%

Economy

A+
Median Income$104,423
Per Capita$58,623
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$130,222M
Commute34 min

Housing

A
Home Value$446,700
Rent$2,191
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$583,100

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity30.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression17.1%
Heart Disease4.8%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
AQI36 (Good)
Rain49.9 in/yr
Elevation9 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+35.3%
High School+87.7%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute34 min
EV Stations13
Libraries63

Is Patchogue a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Patchogue 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 low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Patchogue stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Patchogue is $104,423, which is significantly higher than the national average — 39% above $75,149. This places Patchogue among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. Only 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Patchogue is $446,700, making it a premium housing market at 58% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,191 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 35.3% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 87.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Patchogue experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Patchogue has a population of 12,368 with a density of 5,473 people per square mile. The median age is 37.9 years, 3% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (69.9%), with 4.9% Black.

Population

12,368
Total Population
5,473
People / sq mi
37.9yrs
Median Age
3% below US avg
2.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.9%
Female 50.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Patchogue vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only78.9%
1% above US avg
Spanish21.1%
57% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Patchogue vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Patchogue is $104,423, which is 39% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Income: Patchogue vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$104,423
39% above US avg
Per Capita Income$58,623
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
IRS Avg AGI$139,155

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
25% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.1%
51% below US avg
Establishments (County)56,397
County GDP$130,222M

Business (County)

Restaurants3,828
Healthcare6,152
Retail5,602
Manufacturing820

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$15,590
345% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.49%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time34.1 min
Work from Home7.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Patchogue is $446,700, 58% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $2,191 (88% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $583,100.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$446,700
58% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$583,100
Median List Price$569,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$569,000
$/Sq Ft$382
Homes Sold12
Sale-to-List Ratio102.4%
Price Drops25.0%
Inventory32

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$2,191
88% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$2,769

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,215
1 Bedroom$1,315
2 Bedrooms$1,579
3 Bedrooms$1,976
4 Bedrooms$2,193

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied56.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$15,590
345% above US avg
Effective Rate3.49%
In Patchogue, 30.5% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 17.1% report depression. 24.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Patchogue vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity30.5%
5% below US avg
Diabetes8.6%
Heart Disease4.8%
High Blood Pressure27.8%
Asthma10.3%
COPD4.8%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.5%
Physical Inactivity24.0%
Depression17.1%
Mental Distress15.8%
Physical Distress11.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.7%
Checkup Rate78.9%
Premature Death4,800/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.9/10
Exercise Access98.6%
Healthcare Facilities6,152

Crime Rates: Patchogue vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)76

Safety Score

Patchogue 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 is 49.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.1°F
2% below US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall49.9 inches
31% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation9 ft (3 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²)
Population Density5,473/sq mi
Coordinates40.7637°N, 73.0198°W
County FIPS36059
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 35.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (5% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 4.2-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 52.1%
D 47.9%

Winner: Republican by 4.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+35.3%
5% above US avg
High School+87.7%
School Test Score5.39
B+ Education Grade (3.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density5,473/sq mi
Total Area2.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations13
Alt Fuel Stations15
Public Libraries63
Healthcare Facilities6,152
Restaurants3,828
Retail Stores5,602

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)76

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute34.1 min
Work from Home7.5%

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