At a Glance
Median Income
$111,375
$56,014 per capita
Home Value
$421,100
Zillow: $573,951
Median Rent
$2,831/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
36.0%
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
2.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.2%
10.9% smoking rate
How Yaphank Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Yaphank's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Yaphank a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Yaphank residents earn a median household income of $111,375 , which is 48% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $56,014. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 56,343 business establishments, including 4,024 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Yaphank is $421,100 , 49% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $573,951. Median rent is $2,831/month, with 51.0% 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 1985.
Education
36.0% of adults in Yaphank hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(7% above the national average).
96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Yaphank has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population6,140
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density450/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born9.9%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$111,375
Per Capita$56,014
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty2.0%
County GDP$139,014M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,522
Housing
A+
Home Value$421,100
Rent$2,831
Ownership73.2%
Zillow$573,951
Housing Units2,641
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity30.2%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking10.9%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death6,453/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain44.2 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation53 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.0%
High School+96.2%
Graduate+14.3%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 45%
Commute33 min
Broadband95.9%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries65
Did You Know?
The median home in Yaphank was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
There are 4,024 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 154 fatal vehicle crashes.