New York · Metropolitan Area
Sayville is a small city in New York with a population of 15,593. Residents earn $145,278 per year, which is 93% above the national average.
Based on current data, Sayville receives an overall livability score of 4.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Sayville stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Sayville is $145,278, which is significantly higher than the national average — 93% above $75,149. This places Sayville among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. Only 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
The median home value in Sayville is $615,700, making it a premium housing market at 118% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,339 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Sayville is a highly educated community — 54.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 95.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Sayville 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.
| English Only | 96.2% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.8% |
| 72% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $145,278 |
| 93% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $64,948 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,489 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $139,155 |
| Unemployment | 1.8% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.6% |
| 79% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 56,397 |
| County GDP | $130,222M |
| Restaurants | 3,828 |
| Healthcare | 6,152 |
| Retail | 5,602 |
| Manufacturing | 820 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $15,590 |
| 345% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.53% |
| Commute Time | 30.6 min |
| Work from Home | 13.4% |
| Census Median | $615,700 |
| 118% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $719,585 |
| Median List Price | $712,000 |
| Median List Price | $712,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $443 |
| Homes Sold | 15 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 103.3% |
| Price Drops | 12.5% |
| Inventory | 8 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,339 |
| 101% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,615 |
| Studio | $1,215 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,315 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,579 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,976 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,193 |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $15,590 |
| 345% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.53% |
| Obesity | 27.4% |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.7% |
| Heart Disease | 4.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.5% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 4.1% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.2% |
| Depression | 18.1% |
| Mental Distress | 15.1% |
| Physical Distress | 9.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.7% |
| Premature Death | 4,800/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 98.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 6,152 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 76 |
| Annual Average | 53.1°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 49.9 inches |
| 31% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 31 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 5.3 sq mi (13.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,937/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7476°N, 73.0852°W |
| County FIPS | 36059 |
Winner: Republican by 4.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 54.0% |
| 60% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.39 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,937/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 63 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 6,152 |
| Restaurants | 3,828 |
| Retail Stores | 5,602 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 76 |
| Avg Commute | 30.6 min |
| Work from Home | 13.4% |