At a Glance
Median Income
$125,534
$46,515 per capita
Home Value
$467,600
Zillow: $620,652
Median Rent
$2,275/mo
29.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
22/100K
356/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
34.5%
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
1.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.7%
9.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Ronkonkoma Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ronkonkoma's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ronkonkoma 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
Ronkonkoma residents earn a median household income of $125,534 , which is 67% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,515. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.9% 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 Ronkonkoma is $467,600 , 66% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $620,652. Median rent is $2,275/month, with 29.0% 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 1971.
Safety & Crime
Ronkonkoma reports 22 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 94% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 356/100K.
Education
34.5% of adults in Ronkonkoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(2% above the national average).
94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ronkonkoma has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population18,368
Median Age37.9 yrs
Density2,265/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$125,534
Per Capita$46,515
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
Housing
A+
Home Value$467,600
Rent$2,275
Ownership80.5%
Zillow$620,652
Housing Units6,552
Rent Burden29.0%
Crime
F
Violent22/100K
Property356/100K
Health
Obesity28.7%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking9.9%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain46.0 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation99 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.5%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+16.5%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute32 min
Broadband96.0%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in Ronkonkoma was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.3% 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.