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East Setauket

New York · 10,149 residents · 6.022 sq mi
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East Setauket is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $151,603. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $637,800. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
61% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

10,149
−2%since 2023
from 10,385 in 2023
2020 – 2024
1,685 / sq mi
−2%since 2023
from 1,725 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
43.8
Unchangedsince 2023
from 43.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
10K10K10K11K11K20202024East Setauket
202410K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$151,603
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $149,820 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$71,641
+1%since 2023
from $71,150 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
75.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 75.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
4.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.447
+3%since 2023
from 0.435 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information8.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

$637,800
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $613,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
$2,178
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $2,189 in 2023
US average: $1,442
88.2%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 88.2% in 2023
11.8% rent
7.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 6.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
31.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 32.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
60.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 59.4% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
4.2
+3%since 2023
from 4.1 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic73.5%(7,634)
Black2.1%(223)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(1,023)
Asian9.8%(1,019)
Other4.7%(486)
Diversity Score54.7%(5,681)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.2%(7,429)
Black2.5%(257)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(879)
Asian10.6%(1,077)
Other5%(507)
Diversity Score55.3%(5,611)
55
+1%since 2023
from 55 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

60.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 60.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 98.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
35.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 36.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

30.2 min
−1%since 2023
from 30.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
76.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 77.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
5.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 4.5% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
2.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
14.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 13.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.3% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
4.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.4% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

5.6%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 5.6% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
66.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 66.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
21.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 21.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
60.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 60.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

49.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 50.0% in 2023
50.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 50.0% in 2023
11.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 10.4% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
3.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
7.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 7.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
97.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 97.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
87.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 88.7% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
1.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 2.1% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Setauket, New York?

East Setauket, New York has about 10,149 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in East Setauket, New York?

The typical household in East Setauket, New York earns about $151,603 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Setauket, New York expensive?

In East Setauket, New York, the median home is worth about $637,800, and the typical rent is about $2,178 a month.

How educated are people in East Setauket, New York?

About 60.9% of adults age 25 and over in East Setauket, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Setauket, New York?

About 4.8% of people in East Setauket, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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