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Shoreham, NY

New York · Metropolitan Area

Shoreham is a small town in New York with a population of 502. Residents earn $138,125 per year, which is 84% above the national average.

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
502 Population 1,116/sq mi density
$138,125 Median Income $60,025 per capita
$639,300 Home Value $721,230 Zillow
$3,501 Median Rent 47.5% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$138,125 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$639,300 home value, $3,501/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
70.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $138,125
84% higher than US avg
Home Value $639,300
127% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 70.6%
109% higher than US avg
Median Rent $3,501
201% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 27.8%
13% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.4%
6% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.8%
93% lower than US avg

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

People

Population502
Median Age47.6 yrs
Density1,116/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 85%
Veterans3.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$138,125
Per Capita$60,025
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty0.8%
County GDP$139,014M
Commute30 min

Housing

A
Home Value$639,300
Rent$3,501
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$721,230
Housing Units234
Rent Burden47.5%

Health

Obesity27.8%
Uninsured5.0%
Smoking9.1%
Depression18.1%
Heart Disease4.3%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
AQI36 (Good)
Rain50.0 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation75 ft (23 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+70.6%
High School+98.5%
Graduate+46.3%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 55% / D 45%
Commute30 min
Broadband97.0%
Libraries65

Is Shoreham a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Shoreham 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, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Shoreham stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Shoreham is $138,125, which is significantly higher than the national average — 84% above $75,149. This places Shoreham among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.4%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Shoreham is $639,300, making it a premium housing market at 127% 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 4.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Shoreham is a highly educated community — 70.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Shoreham experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 50.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Shoreham has a population of 502 with a density of 1,116 people per square mile. The median age is 47.6 years, 22% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (84.5%), with 6.2% Hispanic.

Population

502
Total Population
1,116
People / sq mi
47.6yrs
Median Age
22% above US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.6%
Female 46.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Shoreham vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only88.3%
12% above US avg
Spanish11.7%
13% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Shoreham vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Shoreham is $138,125, which is 84% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Shoreham vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$138,125
84% above US avg
Per Capita Income$60,025
Avg Weekly Wage$1,522
IRS Avg AGI$113,245

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.4%
6% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.8%
93% below US avg
Establishments (County)56,343
County GDP$139,014M

Business (County)

Restaurants4,024
Healthcare5,146
Retail6,106
Manufacturing1,670

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$12,682
262% above US avg
Cost of Living107.90 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate1.98%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.0 min
Drive Alone72.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home18.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Shoreham is $639,300, 127% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $3,501 (201% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $721,230.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$639,300
127% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$721,230

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$3,501
201% above US avg
Rent Burden47.5%

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-Occupied95.8%
Housing Units234
Median Year Built1959

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$12,682
262% above US avg
Effective Rate1.98%
In Shoreham, 27.8% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 5.0% of residents lack health insurance. 9.1% are current smokers. 18.1% report depression. 19.4% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity27.8%
13% below US avg
Diabetes7.0%
Heart Disease4.3%
High Blood Pressure26.0%
Asthma10.5%
COPD4.3%
Cancer7.6%
Stroke2.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking9.1%
35% below US avg
Binge Drinking19.5%
Physical Inactivity19.4%
Depression18.1%
Mental Distress15.6%
Physical Distress10.3%
Short Sleep38.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate99.8%
Uninsured5.0%
42% below US avg
Checkup Rate79.6%
Dental Visits67.5%
Premature Death6,453/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.3/10
Exercise Access95.5%
Healthcare Facilities5,146
Shoreham has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 50.0 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.3°F
5% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall50.0 inches
32% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density1,116/sq mi
Coordinates40.9571°N, 72.9071°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS36103
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 70.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (109% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 10-point margin. 97.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 55%
D 45%

Winner: Republican by 10 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+70.6%
109% above US avg
High School+98.5%
Graduate Degree+46.3%
School Test Score5.39
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density1,116/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access97.0%
Public Libraries65
Healthcare Facilities5,146
Restaurants4,024
Retail Stores6,106

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)154

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.0 min
Drive Alone72.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home18.9%

Nearby Cities

East Shoreham, NY 7,279 pop · 1.7 mi Rocky Point, NY 13,931 pop · 1.9 mi Sound Beach, NY 7,207 pop · 3.3 mi Ridge, NY 12,506 pop · 3.8 mi Miller Place, NY 11,743 pop · 4.6 mi Wading River, NY 8,393 pop · 4.8 mi Middle Island, NY 11,086 pop · 5.0 mi Mount Sinai, NY 11,876 pop · 6.0 mi Gordon Heights, NY 4,095 pop · 7.1 mi Coram, NY 41,527 pop · 7.4 mi Calverton, NY 5,629 pop · 7.4 mi Port Jefferson, NY 8,029 pop · 7.7 mi Terryville, NY 10,962 pop · 8.1 mi Baiting Hollow, NY 2,686 pop · 8.5 mi
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