At a Glance
Median Income
$104,423
$58,623 per capita
Home Value
$446,700
Zillow: $607,708
Median Rent
$2,191/mo
31.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
35.3%
87.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
6.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.5%
10.3% smoking rate
How Patchogue Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Patchogue's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Patchogue a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Patchogue residents earn a median household income of $104,423 , which is 39% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $58,623. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.1% 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 Patchogue is $446,700 , 58% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $607,708. Median rent is $2,191/month, with 31.5% 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 1964.
Education
35.3% of adults in Patchogue hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(5% above the national average).
87.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 46.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Data Overview
People
Population12,368
Median Age37.9 yrs
Density5,473/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born15.9%
Veterans2.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$104,423
Per Capita$58,623
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
Housing
A
Home Value$446,700
Rent$2,191
Ownership56.0%
Zillow$607,708
Housing Units5,483
Rent Burden31.5%
Health
Obesity30.5%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking10.3%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain46.0 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation9 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.3%
High School+87.7%
Graduate+18.3%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute34 min
Broadband96.4%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in Patchogue was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
15.9% 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.