Cost of Living in East Shoreham, NY

Population 7,279 · New York · Data vintage 2023

165
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Under 25,000 residents gives East Shoreham a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $542,000.

Located 25 miles southeast of Bridgeport, East Shoreham falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 115% higher than Bridgeport's $252,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 178
Rent 145

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

About the Cost of Living in East Shoreham

The median home value in East Shoreham is $542,000 — 78% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,910/month, 45% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $165,789/year is 122% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.8%, 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 60.8°F and lows of 44.0°F. Overall, East Shoreham has a cost of living index of 165 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 65% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$542,000
78% above avg
Median Rent
$1,910/mo
45% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
23.6x
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 96.5%
Renter-occupied 3.5%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,910
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,524/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
36.8 min
36% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
12.7%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
78.2%
Carpooled
6.5%
Public transit
2.1%
Walked
0.2%
Work from home
12.7%

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
$165,789
122% above avg
Per Capita Income
$53,002
Unemployment Rate
4.8%
1% above avg
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Labor Force Participation
64.2%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 17.5%
Graduate degree 24.9%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 38.7
Male median age 38.5
Female median age 38.8

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
60.8°F
Avg Low
44.0°F
Annual Precip
44.2"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 394147586877838174645445
Low °F 242531404960666557463729
Precip" 2.973.104.624.063.473.703.243.043.903.993.654.50

💨 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 Shoreham, NY?

East Shoreham has a cost index of 165 (100 = national average). It is 65% above the national average.

What is average rent in East Shoreham, NY?

The median gross rent in East Shoreham is $1,910 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in East Shoreham?

The median home value in East Shoreham is $542,000 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in East Shoreham?

The median household income in East Shoreham is $165,789 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in East Shoreham, NY?

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

Is East Shoreham, NY affordable?

East Shoreham is above average in cost of living, with an index of 165 — about 65% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in East Shoreham?

East Shoreham has average high temperatures of 60.8°F and average lows of 44.0°F. Annual precipitation is 44.2". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

East Shoreham at a Glance

Population
7,279
Median Income
$165,789
Home Value
$542,000
Median Rent
$1,910/mo
Unemployment
4.8%
Avg High Temp
60.8°F
Sales Tax
8.5%
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