Cost of Living in Copiague, NY

Population 23,332 · New York · Data vintage 2023

152

Cost Index
(100 = US avg)

Page updated: April 2026 · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year

Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Copiague is effectively a commuter community: the average resident spends 35 minutes each way getting to work, well above the 27-minute US median. Housing costs ($463,000 for a typical home) tend to reflect the tradeoff between price and access.

Located 30 miles east of New York, Copiague falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 38% lower than New York's $752,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 152

Rent 152

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Copiague

The median home value in Copiague is $463,300 — 52% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,003/month, 52% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $121,098/year is 62% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.9%, above the national average of 4.8%. New York's top state income tax rate is 10.9% and the combined sales tax is 8.5%. The climate averages highs of 61.1°F and lows of 45.9°F. Overall, Copiague has a cost of living index of 152 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 52% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value

$463,300

52% above avg

Zillow Home Value

$590,943

Zillow ZHVI

Median Rent

$2,003/mo

52% above avg

Price-to-Rent Ratio

19.3x

Favors buying

Property Tax Rate

1.7%

Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio

$965

1 BR

$1,051

2 BR

$1,302

3 BR

$1,619

4 BR

$1,813

Owner-occupied 78.6%

Renter-occupied 21.4%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent

$2,003

Groceries national estimate

$400

Utilities local estimate

$88

Transportation local gas prices

$126

Estimated Total $2,617/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚

Eggs (dozen)

$0.548

🍞

White Bread (lb)

$1.912

🥩

Ground Beef (lb)

$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute

35.0 min

30% above avg

Gas Price

$3.145/gal

0% below avg

Work From Home

8.8%

Commute Mode

Drove alone

68.7%

Carpooled

9.1%

Public transit

7.2%

Walked

2.6%

Bicycle

1.2%

Work from home

8.8%

⚡ Utilities

Electricity

$0.176/kWh

0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 10.9%

Total Sales Tax 8.5%

State rate 4.0%

Avg local rate 4.5%

Property Tax 1.7%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income

$121,098

62% above avg

Per Capita Income

$43,274

Unemployment Rate

4.9%

2% above avg

Poverty Rate

8.1%

Labor Force Participation

72.4%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 17.2%

Graduate degree 8.7%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 37.3

Male median age 37.7

Female median age 37

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High

61.1°F

Avg Low

45.9°F

Annual Precip

38.3"

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	39	41	48	58	68	77	83	82	75	64	53	44
Low °F	25	26	33	42	51	61	68	67	60	48	38	31
Precip"	2.69	2.03	3.46	3.61	3.18	3.45	3.05	3.25	3.66	3.37	2.93	3.60

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 41 — Good

76.2%

Good air days/yr

195

Max AQI recorded

PM2.5 days

278

Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

90%

4-Year Graduation Rate

15.5:1

Student-teacher ratio

Public schools

5,205

Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Copiague, NY?

Copiague has a cost index of 152 (100 = national average). It is 52% above the national average.

What is average rent in Copiague, NY?

The median gross rent in Copiague is $2,003 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Copiague?

The median home value in Copiague is $463,300 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Copiague?

The median household income in Copiague is $121,098 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Copiague, NY?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Copiague is 8.5%. The New York state income tax top rate is 10.9%.

Is Copiague, NY affordable?

Copiague is above average in cost of living, with an index of 152 — about 52% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Copiague?

Copiague has average high temperatures of 61.1°F and average lows of 45.9°F. Annual precipitation is 38.3". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Copiague at a Glance

Population: 23,332
Median Income: $121,098
Home Value: $463,300
Median Rent: $2,003/mo
Unemployment: 4.9%
Avg High Temp: 61.1°F
Sales Tax: 8.5%

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