At a Glance
Median Income
$145,278
$64,948 per capita
Home Value
$615,700
Zillow: $719,585
Median Rent
$2,339/mo
37.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
22/100K
356/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
54.0%
95.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
2.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.4%
8.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Sayville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sayville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sayville a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sayville residents earn a median household income of $145,278 , which is 93% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $64,948. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.6% 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 Sayville is $615,700 , 118% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $719,585. Median rent is $2,339/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 1964.
Safety & Crime
Sayville reports 22 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 94% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 356/100K.
Education
54.0% of adults in Sayville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(60% above the national average).
95.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sayville 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 49.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population15,593
Median Age44.6 yrs
Density2,937/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$145,278
Per Capita$64,948
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty2.6%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
Housing
A
Home Value$615,700
Rent$2,339
Ownership77.0%
Zillow$719,585
Housing Units6,087
Rent Burden37.1%
Crime
F
Violent22/100K
Property356/100K
Health
Obesity27.4%
Diabetes6.7%
Smoking8.4%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain49.9 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation31 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+54.0%
High School+95.3%
Graduate+22.6%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute31 min
Broadband92.4%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in Sayville was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.6% 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.
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