Cost of Living in East Quogue, NY

Population 5,871 · New York · Data vintage 2023

212
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Home prices in East Quogue run well above the national baseline, with a median of $801,000, though local incomes keep the cost-to-earnings ratio tighter than in coastal metros with comparable sticker prices. Median household earnings of $106,875 place the city among the better-paid New York metros. An unemployment rate of 2.1% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Geographically, East Quogue is about 35 miles southeast of New Haven, the nearest large metro. Median home values run roughly 222% higher than New Haven's $249,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 263
Rent 136

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

About the Cost of Living in East Quogue

The median home value in East Quogue is $801,100 — 163% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,785/month, 36% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $106,875/year is 43% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.1%, below 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 60.0°F and lows of 40.4°F. Overall, East Quogue has a cost of living index of 212 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 112% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$801,100
163% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$179,131
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,785/mo
36% above avg
Zillow Rent
$13,000/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
37.4x
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 85.4%
Renter-occupied 14.6%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,785
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,399/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
34.8 min
29% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
10.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
77.0%
Carpooled
5.8%
Public transit
1.8%
Walked
3.3%
Work from home
10.4%

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
$106,875
43% above avg
Per Capita Income
$63,707
Unemployment Rate
2.1%
56% below avg
Poverty Rate
12.9%
Labor Force Participation
57.2%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 32.5%
Graduate degree 18.3%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 53.2
Male median age 51.6
Female median age 54.6

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
60.0°F
Avg Low
40.4°F
Annual Precip
43.5"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 394047576675818074635345
Low °F 202128364656636154433426
Precip" 3.192.724.283.793.313.502.883.743.754.653.484.17

💨 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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

East Quogue has a cost index of 212 (100 = national average). It is 112% above the national average.

What is average rent in East Quogue, NY?

The median gross rent in East Quogue is $1,785 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in East Quogue?

The median home value in East Quogue is $801,100 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in East Quogue?

The median household income in East Quogue is $106,875 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in East Quogue, NY?

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

Is East Quogue, NY affordable?

East Quogue is above average in cost of living, with an index of 212 — about 112% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in East Quogue?

East Quogue has average high temperatures of 60.0°F and average lows of 40.4°F. Annual precipitation is 43.5". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

East Quogue at a Glance

Population
5,871
Median Income
$106,875
Home Value
$801,100
Median Rent
$1,785/mo
Unemployment
2.1%
Avg High Temp
60.0°F
Sales Tax
8.5%
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