Cost of Living in East Patchogue, NY

Population 21,364 · New York · Data vintage 2023

147
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

East Patchogue is a smaller New York community of around 21000 residents, where median household incomes of $107,721 and housing costs ($459,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape.

Geographically, East Patchogue is about 30 miles southeast of Bridgeport, the nearest large metro. Median home values run roughly 82% higher than Bridgeport's $252,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 151
Rent 142

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

About the Cost of Living in East Patchogue

The median home value in East Patchogue is $459,200 — 51% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,863/month, 42% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $107,721/year is 44% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.0%, 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 45.2°F, with about 31.8" of annual snowfall. Overall, East Patchogue has a cost of living index of 147 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 47% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$459,200
51% above avg
Median Rent
$1,863/mo
42% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
20.5x
Favors renting
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 75.0%
Renter-occupied 25.1%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,863
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,477/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
32.8 min
21% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
7.7%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
77.6%
Carpooled
9.0%
Public transit
4.0%
Walked
0.6%
Work from home
7.7%

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
$107,721
44% above avg
Per Capita Income
$51,042
Unemployment Rate
5.0%
4% above avg
Poverty Rate
6.5%
Labor Force Participation
67.2%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 20.3%
Graduate degree 14.9%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 42.7
Male median age 42.1
Female median age 43.3

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
61.1°F
Avg Low
45.2°F
Annual Precip
46"
Annual Snowfall
31.8"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 394148586877838175645444
Low °F 252632415161676659473830
Precip" 3.663.294.514.063.284.003.264.243.603.973.414.71
Snow" 10.39.46.50.60.00.00.00.00.00.00.54.5

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 41 — Good
76.2%
Good air days/yr
195
Max AQI recorded
86
PM2.5 days
278
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

83%
4-Year Graduation Rate
10.8:1
Student-teacher ratio
6
Public schools
4,247
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in East Patchogue, NY?

East Patchogue has a cost index of 147 (100 = national average). It is 47% above the national average.

What is average rent in East Patchogue, NY?

The median gross rent in East Patchogue is $1,863 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in East Patchogue?

The median home value in East Patchogue is $459,200 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in East Patchogue?

The median household income in East Patchogue is $107,721 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in East Patchogue, NY?

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

Is East Patchogue, NY affordable?

East Patchogue is above average in cost of living, with an index of 147 — about 47% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in East Patchogue?

East Patchogue has average high temperatures of 61.1°F and average lows of 45.2°F. Annual precipitation is 46". Average annual snowfall is 31.8". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

East Patchogue at a Glance

Population
21,364
Median Income
$107,721
Home Value
$459,200
Median Rent
$1,863/mo
Unemployment
5.0%
Avg High Temp
61.1°F
Sales Tax
8.5%
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