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Port Jefferson Station, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Nassau County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
7,605 Population 2,881/sq mi density
$117,087 Median Income $50,262 per capita
$472,400 Home Value $607,523 Zillow
$2,309 Median Rent 37.1% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
22 Violent Crime/100K 356 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$117,087 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$472,400 home value, $2,309/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
22 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Port Jefferson Station, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$117,087
56% above
$50,262 per capita
Home Value
$472,400
68% above
Zillow: $607,523
Median Rent
$2,309/mo
99% above
37.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
22/100K
94% below
356/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.9%
15% above
90.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
28% above
5.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.6%
8% below
10.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Port Jefferson Station Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Port Jefferson Station's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
156%
Home Value
168%
Rent
199%
Poverty
44%
Bachelor's
115%
Unemployment
128%
Crime
6%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Port Jefferson Station a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Port Jefferson Station residents earn a median household income of $117,087 , which is 56% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $50,262. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.4% 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 Port Jefferson Station is $472,400 , 68% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $607,523. Median rent is $2,309/month, with 37.1% 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 1969.

Safety & Crime

Port Jefferson Station reports 22 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 94% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 356/100K.

Education

38.9% of adults in Port Jefferson Station hold a bachelor's degree or higher (15% above the national average). 90.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Port Jefferson Station has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population7,605
Median Age39.3 yrs
Density2,881/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$117,087
Per Capita$50,262
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty5.4%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489

Housing

A
Home Value$472,400
Rent$2,309
Ownership76.0%
Zillow$607,523
Housing Units2,801
Rent Burden37.1%

Crime

F
Violent22/100K
Property356/100K

Health

Obesity29.6%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking10.3%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death4,800/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain48.5 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation184 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+38.9%
High School+90.6%
Graduate+19.2%
School Score6.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute29 min
Broadband92.6%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries63

Did You Know?

The median home in Port Jefferson Station was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.