Cost of Living in Port Jefferson Station, NY

Population 7,605 · New York · Data vintage 2023

163

Cost Index
(100 = US avg)

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

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

Under 25,000 residents gives Port Jefferson Station a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $472,000. Unemployment has stayed elevated relative to the national figure — 6.9% as of the most recent ACS release — which shows up in household-income and poverty figures as well.

Located 20 miles southeast of Bridgeport, Port Jefferson Station falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 87% higher than Bridgeport's $252,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 155

Rent 176

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

About the Cost of Living in Port Jefferson Station

The median home value in Port Jefferson Station is $472,400 — 55% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,309/month, 76% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $117,087/year is 57% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 6.9%, 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 45.2°F, with about 31.8" of annual snowfall. Overall, Port Jefferson Station has a cost of living index of 163 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 63% more expensive.

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Port Jefferson Station has limited residential data

Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:

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🏠 Housing

Median Home Value

$472,400

55% above avg

Zillow Home Value

$607,523

Zillow ZHVI

Median Rent

$2,309/mo

76% above avg

Zillow Rent

$2,923/mo

Zillow ZORI

Price-to-Rent Ratio

17.0x

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 76.0%

Renter-occupied 24.0%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent

$2,309

Groceries national estimate

$400

Utilities local estimate

$88

Transportation local gas prices

$126

Estimated Total $2,923/mo

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

🛒 Food & Groceries

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

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Eggs (dozen)

$0.548

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White Bread (lb)

$1.912

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Ground Beef (lb)

$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute

32.2 min

19% above avg

Gas Price

$3.145/gal

0% below avg

Work From Home

14.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone

74.9%

Carpooled

8.2%

Public transit

1.8%

Walked

0.3%

Bicycle

0.3%

Work from home

14.4%

⚡ 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

$117,087

57% above avg

Per Capita Income

$50,262

Unemployment Rate

6.9%

43% above avg

Poverty Rate

9.8%

Labor Force Participation

66.5%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 20.0%

Graduate degree 18.8%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 39.3

Male median age 39.3

Female median age 39.3

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High

61.1°F

Avg Low

45.2°F

Annual Precip

46"

Annual Snowfall

31.8"

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	39	41	48	58	68	77	83	81	75	64	54	44
Low °F	25	26	32	41	51	61	67	66	59	47	38	30
Precip"	3.66	3.29	4.51	4.06	3.28	4.00	3.26	4.24	3.60	3.97	3.41	4.71
Snow"	10.3	9.4	6.5	0.6	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.5	4.5

💨 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

86%

4-Year Graduation Rate

12.5:1

Student-teacher ratio

Public schools

3,718

Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Port Jefferson Station, NY?

Port Jefferson Station has a cost index of 163 (100 = national average). It is 63% above the national average.

What is average rent in Port Jefferson Station, NY?

The median gross rent in Port Jefferson Station is $2,309 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Port Jefferson Station?

The median home value in Port Jefferson Station is $472,400 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Port Jefferson Station?

The median household income in Port Jefferson Station is $117,087 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Port Jefferson Station, NY?

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

Is Port Jefferson Station, NY affordable?

Port Jefferson Station is above average in cost of living, with an index of 163 — about 63% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Port Jefferson Station?

Port Jefferson Station 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.

Port Jefferson Station at a Glance

Population: 7,605
Median Income: $117,087
Home Value: $472,400
Median Rent: $2,309/mo
Unemployment: 6.9%
Avg High Temp: 61.1°F
Sales Tax: 8.5%

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