Cost of Living in Sayville, NY

Population 15,593 · New York · Data vintage 2023

192
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Housing in Sayville sits 102% above the national median — $616,000 for the typical home — but median household incomes near $145,278 (95% above the US figure) soften the blow that similar pricing creates in lower-wage metros. An unemployment rate of 2.8% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Located 30 miles south of Bridgeport, Sayville falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 144% higher than Bridgeport's $252,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 202
Rent 178

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

About the Cost of Living in Sayville

The median home value in Sayville is $615,700 — 102% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,339/month, 78% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $145,278/year is 95% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.8%, 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, Sayville has a cost of living index of 192 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 92% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$615,700
102% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$719,584
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$2,339/mo
78% above avg
Zillow Rent
$2,615/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
21.9x
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 77.0%
Renter-occupied 23.0%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$2,339
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,953/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
32.7 min
21% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
13.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
77.9%
Carpooled
3.4%
Public transit
3.7%
Walked
0.7%
Work from home
13.4%

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
$145,278
95% above avg
Per Capita Income
$64,948
Unemployment Rate
2.8%
42% below avg
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Labor Force Participation
64.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 30.2%
Graduate degree 23.8%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 44.6
Male median age 41.3
Female median age 46.9

🌤 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

99%
4-Year Graduation Rate
11.4:1
Student-teacher ratio
5
Public schools
2,847
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Sayville, NY?

Sayville has a cost index of 192 (100 = national average). It is 92% above the national average.

What is average rent in Sayville, NY?

The median gross rent in Sayville is $2,339 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Sayville?

The median home value in Sayville is $615,700 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Sayville?

The median household income in Sayville is $145,278 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Sayville, NY?

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

Is Sayville, NY affordable?

Sayville is above average in cost of living, with an index of 192 — about 92% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Sayville?

Sayville 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.

Sayville at a Glance

Population
15,593
Median Income
$145,278
Home Value
$615,700
Median Rent
$2,339/mo
Unemployment
2.8%
Avg High Temp
61.1°F
Sales Tax
8.5%
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