Searingtown, NY

New York · Metropolitan Area

Searingtown is a small town in New York with a population of 4,786. Residents earn $215,817 per year, which is 187% above the national average.

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
4,786 Population 5,146/sq mi density
$215,817 Median Income $90,592 per capita
$1,073,000 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
56°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$215,817 median income, 1.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$1,073,000 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
74.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $215,817
187% higher than US avg
Home Value $1,073,000
281% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 74.0%
120% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 19.3%
40% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.6%
56% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.0%
76% lower than US avg

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

People

Population4,786
Median Age50.6 yrs
Density5,146/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 37%

Economy

A+
Median Income$215,817
Per Capita$90,592
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty3.0%
County GDP$130,222M
Commute35 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$1,073,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity19.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression10.8%
Heart Disease3.4%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
AQI36 (Good)
Rain45.3 in/yr
Elevation126 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+74.0%
High School+98.2%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute35 min
Libraries63

Is Searingtown a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Searingtown receives an overall livability score of 4.6 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. Searingtown stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Searingtown is $215,817, which is significantly higher than the national average — 187% above $75,149. This places Searingtown among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.6%. Only 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Searingtown is $1,073,000, making it a premium housing market at 281% above the U.S. median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Searingtown is a highly educated community — 74.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Searingtown enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches, including 18.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Searingtown has a population of 4,786 with a density of 5,146 people per square mile. The median age is 50.6 years, 30% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (37.3%), with 1.8% Black.

Population

4,786
Total Population
5,146
People / sq mi
50.6yrs
Median Age
30% above US avg
0.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.3%
Female 51.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Searingtown vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only42.0%
46% below US avg
Spanish58.0%
333% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Searingtown vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Searingtown is $215,817, which is 187% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.

Income: Searingtown vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$215,817
187% above US avg
Per Capita Income$90,592
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
IRS Avg AGI$139,155

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.6%
56% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.0%
76% 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 Rate1.45%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time35.0 min
Work from Home14.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Searingtown is $1,073,000, 281% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$1,073,000
281% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$633
Homes Sold3
Sale-to-List Ratio102.6%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory4

Rental Costs

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-Occupied97.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$15,590
345% above US avg
Effective Rate1.45%
In Searingtown, 19.3% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 10.8% report depression. 17.9% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity19.3%
40% below US avg
Diabetes7.4%
Heart Disease3.4%
High Blood Pressure23.7%
Asthma7.7%
COPD2.5%
Stroke1.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking14.2%
Physical Inactivity17.9%
Depression10.8%
Mental Distress10.7%
Physical Distress7.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.3%
Checkup Rate81.0%
Premature Death4,800/100K

Food & Exercise

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

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)76

Safety Score

Searingtown has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.5°F
3% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall45.3 inches
19% above US avg
Snowfall18.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation126 ft (38 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density5,146/sq mi
Coordinates40.7705°N, 73.6603°W
County FIPS36059
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 74.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (120% 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+74.0%
120% above US avg
High School+98.2%
School Test Score5.39
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density5,146/sq mi
Total Area0.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

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

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)76

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute35.0 min
Work from Home14.1%

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