West Sayville, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Nassau County County

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
4,944 Population 2,575/sq mi density
$154,531 Median Income $65,166 per capita
$558,400 Home Value $726,234 Zillow
$2,537 Median Rent 24.3% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$154,531 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$558,400 home value, $2,537/mo rent
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
40.8% bachelor's degree or higher

West Sayville, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$154,531
106% above
$65,166 per capita
Home Value
$558,400
98% above
Zillow: $726,234
Median Rent
$2,537/mo
118% above
24.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
40.8%
21% above
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
22% below
0.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.9%
13% below
9.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How West Sayville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
206%
Home Value
198%
Rent
218%
Poverty
6%
Bachelor's
121%
Unemployment
78%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is West Sayville a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

West Sayville residents earn a median household income of $154,531 , which is 106% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $65,166. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.7% 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 West Sayville is $558,400 , 98% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $726,234. Median rent is $2,537/month, with 24.3% 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 1956.

Education

40.8% of adults in West Sayville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (21% above the national average). 94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

West Sayville 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

Population4,944
Median Age45.8 yrs
Density2,575/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born3.3%
Veterans2.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$154,531
Per Capita$65,166
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty0.7%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489

Housing

A+
Home Value$558,400
Rent$2,537
Ownership88.7%
Zillow$726,234
Housing Units2,061
Rent Burden24.3%

Health

Obesity27.9%
Diabetes6.9%
Smoking9.3%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death4,800/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain46.0 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation16 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+40.8%
High School+94.6%
Graduate+21.4%
School Score6.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute30 min
Broadband95.6%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries63

Did You Know?

The median home in West Sayville was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 3,828 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 76 fatal vehicle crashes.