Sayville, NY

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.

4.8 /5.0
A+ Excellent
15,593 Population 2,937/sq mi density
$145,278 Median Income $64,948 per capita
$615,700 Home Value $719,585 Zillow
$2,339 Median Rent
53°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$145,278 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$615,700 home value, $2,339/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
54.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $145,278
93% higher than US avg
Home Value $615,700
118% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 54.0%
60% higher than US avg
Median Rent $2,339
101% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 27.4%
15% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.8%
50% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.6%
79% lower than US avg

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

People

Population15,593
Median Age44.6 yrs
Density2,937/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 90%

Economy

A+
Median Income$145,278
Per Capita$64,948
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty2.6%
County GDP$130,222M
Commute31 min

Housing

A
Home Value$615,700
Rent$2,339
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$719,585

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity27.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression18.1%
Heart Disease4.1%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
AQI36 (Good)
Rain49.9 in/yr
Elevation31 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+54.0%
High School+95.3%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute31 min
Libraries63

Is Sayville a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Sayville has a population of 15,593 with a density of 2,937 people per square mile. The median age is 44.6 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (89.9%).

Population

15,593
Total Population
2,937
People / sq mi
44.6yrs
Median Age
15% above US avg
5.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.4%
Female 50.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Sayville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.2%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.8%
72% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Sayville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sayville is $145,278, which is 93% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Sayville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$145,278
93% above US avg
Per Capita Income$64,948
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
IRS Avg AGI$139,155

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.8%
50% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.6%
79% 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 Rate2.53%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.6 min
Work from Home13.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Sayville is $615,700, 118% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $2,339 (101% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $719,585.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$615,700
118% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$719,585
Median List Price$712,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$712,000
$/Sq Ft$443
Homes Sold15
Sale-to-List Ratio103.3%
Price Drops12.5%
Inventory8

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$2,339
101% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$2,615

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-Occupied77.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$15,590
345% above US avg
Effective Rate2.53%
In Sayville, 27.4% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 18.1% report depression. 18.2% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity27.4%
15% below US avg
Diabetes6.7%
Heart Disease4.1%
High Blood Pressure25.5%
Asthma10.4%
COPD4.1%
Stroke2.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.0%
Physical Inactivity18.2%
Depression18.1%
Mental Distress15.1%
Physical Distress9.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.3%
Checkup Rate79.7%
Premature Death4,800/100K

Food & Exercise

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

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)76

Safety Score

Sayville 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

Elevation31 ft (9 m)
Area5.3 sq mi (13.8 km²)
Population Density2,937/sq mi
Coordinates40.7476°N, 73.0852°W
County FIPS36059
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 54.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% 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+54.0%
60% above US avg
High School+95.3%
School Test Score5.39
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density2,937/sq mi
Total Area5.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries63
Healthcare Facilities6,152
Restaurants3,828
Retail Stores5,602

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)76

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.6 min
Work from Home13.4%

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