Southold, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
6,600 Population 630/sq mi density
$114,743 Median Income $73,710 per capita
$762,900 Home Value $1,130,057 Zillow
$2,176 Median Rent 34.6% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$114,743 median income, 6.7% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$762,900 home value, $2,176/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
51.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Southold, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$114,743
53% above
$73,710 per capita
Home Value
$762,900
171% above
Zillow: $1,130,057
Median Rent
$2,176/mo
87% above
34.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
51.8%
54% above
90.3% high school+
Unemployment
6.7%
86% above
0.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.1%
12% below
8.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Southold Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Southold's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
153%
Home Value
271%
Rent
187%
Poverty
2%
Bachelor's
154%
Unemployment
186%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Southold a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Southold residents earn a median household income of $114,743 , which is 53% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $73,710. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7% (86% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,800 business establishments, including 485 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Southold is $762,900 , 171% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,130,057. Median rent is $2,176/month, with 34.6% 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 1972.

Education

51.8% of adults in Southold hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% above the national average). 90.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Southold has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population6,600
Median Age51.9 yrs
Density630/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born15.5%
Veterans5.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$114,743
Per Capita$73,710
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty0.3%
County GDP$16,096M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,353

Housing

C+
Home Value$762,900
Rent$2,176
Ownership82.8%
Zillow$1,130,057
Housing Units3,985
Rent Burden34.6%

Health

Obesity28.1%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking8.9%
Heart Disease4.4%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain45.0 in/yr
Elevation32 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+51.8%
High School+90.3%
Graduate+21.9%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 42% / D 56%
Commute26 min
Broadband91.5%
EV Stations4
Libraries20

Did You Know?

The median home in Southold was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Bradley International (62 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
15.5% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 485 restaurants in the area.