At a Glance
Median Income
$162,054
$72,519 per capita
Home Value
$587,300
Zillow: $801,530
Median Rent
$2,643/mo
38.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
68.1%
98.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
1.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.1%
7.0% smoking rate
How Stony Brook Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Stony Brook's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Stony Brook a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Stony Brook residents earn a median household income of $162,054 , which is 116% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $72,519. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.1% 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 Stony Brook is $587,300 , 108% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $801,530. Median rent is $2,643/month, with 38.7% 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 1966.
Education
68.1% of adults in Stony Brook hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(102% above the national average).
98.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Stony Brook has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Data Overview
People
Population12,827
Median Age45.4 yrs
Density2,204/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.4%
Veterans3.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$162,054
Per Capita$72,519
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty1.1%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
Housing
A+
Home Value$587,300
Rent$2,643
Ownership90.0%
Zillow$801,530
Housing Units4,970
Rent Burden38.7%
Health
Obesity25.1%
Diabetes6.6%
Smoking7.0%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain46.0 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation160 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+68.1%
High School+98.0%
Graduate+41.9%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute32 min
Broadband94.6%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations21
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in Stony Brook was built in 1966.
16.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.3% of the population has a disability.
13.4% 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.