New York · Metropolitan Area
Syosset is a small city in New York with a population of 18,274. Residents earn $187,936 per year, which is 150% above the national average.
Based on current data, Syosset receives an overall livability score of 4.7 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, long commute times. Syosset stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Syosset is $187,936, which is significantly higher than the national average — 150% above $75,149. This places Syosset among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. Only 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 41 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Syosset is $854,500, making it a premium housing market at 203% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $3,066 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Syosset is a highly educated community — 70.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 96.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Syosset enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches, including 18.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 64.6% |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 35.4% |
| 164% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $187,936 |
| 150% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $77,458 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,489 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $139,155 |
| Unemployment | 2.4% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.1% |
| 75% 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 | 1.82% |
| Commute Time | 40.6 min |
| Work from Home | 23.1% |
| Census Median | $854,500 |
| 203% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $1,065,910 |
| Median List Price | $1,194,000 |
| Median List Price | $1,194,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $558 |
| Homes Sold | 10 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.8% |
| Price Drops | 13.6% |
| Inventory | 22 |
| Census Median Rent | $3,066 |
| 164% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $4,950 |
| Studio | $1,215 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,315 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,579 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,976 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,193 |
| Owner-Occupied | 91.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $15,590 |
| 345% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.82% |
| Obesity | 22.2% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.3% |
| Heart Disease | 3.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 24.5% |
| Asthma | 8.5% |
| COPD | 3.0% |
| Stroke | 1.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.1% |
| Depression | 12.8% |
| Mental Distress | 12.0% |
| Physical Distress | 8.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 80.5% |
| 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 | 55.5°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.3 inches |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 18.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 200 ft (61 m) |
| Area | 5.0 sq mi (12.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,669/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8157°N, 73.5020°W |
| County FIPS | 36059 |
Winner: Republican by 4.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 70.1% |
| 108% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.39 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 3,669/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.0 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 4 |
| Public Libraries | 63 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 6,152 |
| Restaurants | 3,828 |
| Retail Stores | 5,602 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 76 |
| Avg Commute | 40.6 min |
| Work from Home | 23.1% |