New York · Metropolitan Area
Setauket is a small town in New York with a population of 3,687. Residents earn $202,339 per year, which is 169% above the national average.
Based on current data, Setauket 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. Setauket stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Setauket is $202,339, which is significantly higher than the national average — 169% above $75,149. This places Setauket among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.1%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Setauket is $708,100, making it a premium housing market at 151% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Setauket is a highly educated community — 73.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Setauket experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 85.5% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 14.5% |
| 8% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $202,339 |
| 169% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $88,489 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,489 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $139,155 |
| Unemployment | 3.1% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.2% |
| 42% 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 | 2.20% |
| Commute Time | 25.1 min |
| Work from Home | 21.7% |
| Census Median | $708,100 |
| 151% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $815,002 |
| Median List Price | $749,000 |
| Median List Price | $749,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $385 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.9% |
| Price Drops | 14.3% |
| Inventory | 7 |
| Census Median Rent | $3,501 |
| 201% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,215 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,315 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,579 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,976 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,193 |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $15,590 |
| 345% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.20% |
| Obesity | 25.2% |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.4% |
| Heart Disease | 3.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 24.7% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| COPD | 3.3% |
| Stroke | 1.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.2% |
| Depression | 16.3% |
| Mental Distress | 13.1% |
| Physical Distress | 8.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 80.4% |
| 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 | 53.4°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 22 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,463/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9489°N, 73.1151°W |
| County FIPS | 36059 |
Winner: Republican by 4.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 73.9% |
| 119% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.39 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,463/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 63 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 6,152 |
| Restaurants | 3,828 |
| Retail Stores | 5,602 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 76 |
| Avg Commute | 25.1 min |
| Work from Home | 21.7% |