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Muttontown

New York · 3,568 residents (2025 est.) · 6.057 sq mi
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Muttontown is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $250,001. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 81% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $1,914,800. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
81% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,505
+3%since 2000
from 3,412 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
579 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 563 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.2
+12%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,568 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Muttontown
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$250,001
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $184,386 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$127,053
+44%since 2000
from $88,020 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
86.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 89.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.499
−5%since 2010
from 0.523 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services10%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance9.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Information5%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,914,800
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $827,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
95.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 94.7% in 2000
4.1% rent
Vacancy rate
4.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
44.6%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
21.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.7
+71%since 2000
from 4.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
50
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78%(2,662)
Black1.8%(60)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(78)
Asian16%(546)
Other0%
Diversity Score42.4%(1,448)
2024
White, non-Hispanic54.3%(1,904)
Black1.7%(60)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(128)
Asian38.9%(1,363)
Other1.4%(50)
Diversity Score69%(2,418)
Diversity Score
69
+63%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
81.0%
+18.2 ptssince 2000
from 62.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 94.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
46.0%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 35.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.8 min
+3%since 2000
from 32.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.4%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 71.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.6%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.5%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2011
from 4.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2011
from 57.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
70.4%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
31.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.5%
−45.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2012
from 5.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.1%
−95.6 ptssince 2013
from 97.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2017
from 95.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
62.3%
−6.5 ptssince 2016
from 68.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2016
from 3.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Muttontown, New York?

Muttontown, New York has about 3,505 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Muttontown, New York?

The typical household in Muttontown, New York earns about $250,001 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Muttontown, New York expensive?

In Muttontown, New York, the median home is worth about $1,914,800.

How educated are people in Muttontown, New York?

About 81.0% of adults age 25 and over in Muttontown, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Muttontown, New York?

About 4.0% of people in Muttontown, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Muttontown, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Muttontown, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 414 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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