At a Glance
Median Income
$202,339
$88,489 per capita
Home Value
$708,100
Zillow: $815,002
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
18.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
22/100K
356/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
73.9%
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
7.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.2%
6.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
282 sunny days/yr
How Setauket Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Setauket's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Setauket a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Setauket residents earn a median household income of $202,339 , which is 169% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $88,489. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.2% 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 Setauket is $708,100 , 151% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $815,002. Median rent is $3,501/month, with 18.3% 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
Setauket reports 22 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 94% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 356/100K.
Education
73.9% of adults in Setauket hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(119% above the national average).
97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Setauket has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population3,687
Median Age43.1 yrs
Density1,463/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$202,339
Per Capita$88,489
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty7.2%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
Housing
A+
Home Value$708,100
Rent$3,501
Ownership77.9%
Zillow$815,002
Housing Units1,522
Rent Burden18.3%
Crime
F
Violent22/100K
Property356/100K
Health
Obesity25.2%
Diabetes6.4%
Smoking6.5%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days282/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation22 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+73.9%
High School+97.0%
Graduate+50.8%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute25 min
Broadband98.0%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations21
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in Setauket was built in 1964.
21.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
6.3% 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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