Cost of Living in North Patchogue, NY

Population 7,243 · New York · Data vintage 2023

138
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 North Patchogue a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $422,000.

Located 30 miles southeast of Bridgeport, North Patchogue falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 67% higher than Bridgeport's $252,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 138

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

About the Cost of Living in North Patchogue

The median home value in North Patchogue is $421,800 — 38% above the national median of $305,000. The median household income of $104,698/year is 40% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.0%, 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 61.1°F and lows of 45.2°F, with about 31.8" of annual snowfall. Overall, North Patchogue has a cost of living index of 138 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 38% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$421,800
38% above avg
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 90.2%
Renter-occupied 9.8%

🛒 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
33.7 min
25% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
7.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
80.2%
Carpooled
9.5%
Public transit
2.6%
Work from home
7.4%

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
$104,698
40% above avg
Per Capita Income
$46,641
Unemployment Rate
3.0%
37% below avg
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Labor Force Participation
60.8%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 17.4%
Graduate degree 7.3%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 37.6
Male median age 39.1
Female median age 36.2

🌤 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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

North Patchogue has a cost index of 138 (100 = national average). It is 38% above the national average.

What is the average home price in North Patchogue?

The median home value in North Patchogue is $421,800 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in North Patchogue?

The median household income in North Patchogue is $104,698 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in North Patchogue, NY?

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

Is North Patchogue, NY affordable?

North Patchogue is above average in cost of living, with an index of 138 — about 38% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in North Patchogue?

North 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.

North Patchogue at a Glance

Population
7,243
Median Income
$104,698
Home Value
$421,800
Unemployment
3.0%
Avg High Temp
61.1°F
Sales Tax
8.5%
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