Cost of Living in West Sayville, NY

Population 4,944 · New York · Data vintage 2023

187
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

West Sayville's housing market reflects its status as a high-earning metro: $558,000 for a typical home, 83% above the US median, paired with household incomes around $154,531 that put it in the upper third of the state. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 2.8% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Geographically, West Sayville is about 30 miles south of Bridgeport, the nearest large metro. Median home values run roughly 121% higher than Bridgeport's $252,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 183
Rent 193

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

About the Cost of Living in West Sayville

The median home value in West Sayville is $558,400 — 83% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,537/month, 93% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $154,531/year is 107% 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, West Sayville has a cost of living index of 187 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 87% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$558,400
83% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$294,200
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$2,537/mo
93% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
18.3x
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 88.7%
Renter-occupied 11.3%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$2,537
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $3,151/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
32.0 min
19% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
10.1%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
80.0%
Carpooled
3.0%
Public transit
4.9%
Walked
0.5%
Work from home
10.1%

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
$154,531
107% above avg
Per Capita Income
$65,166
Unemployment Rate
2.8%
42% below avg
Poverty Rate
1.8%
Labor Force Participation
64.9%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 19.2%
Graduate degree 21.6%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 45.8
Male median age 47.9
Female median age 44.3

🌤 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 West Sayville, NY?

West Sayville has a cost index of 187 (100 = national average). It is 87% above the national average.

What is average rent in West Sayville, NY?

The median gross rent in West Sayville is $2,537 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in West Sayville?

The median home value in West Sayville is $558,400 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in West Sayville?

The median household income in West Sayville is $154,531 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in West Sayville, NY?

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

Is West Sayville, NY affordable?

West Sayville is above average in cost of living, with an index of 187 — about 87% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in West Sayville?

West 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.

West Sayville at a Glance

Population
4,944
Median Income
$154,531
Home Value
$558,400
Median Rent
$2,537/mo
Unemployment
2.8%
Avg High Temp
61.1°F
Sales Tax
8.5%
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