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Muttontown

New York · 3,497 residents · 6.057 sq mi
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Muttontown is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $225,417. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 73% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $1,000,001. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 305% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
73% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,497
+2%since 2000
from 3,412 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
577 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 563 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.8
+11%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Muttontown
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$225,417
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $184,386 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$92,592
+5%since 2000
from $88,020 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
87.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 89.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.523
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services17%
US avg: 7%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration8.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,000,001
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $827,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,667
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $883 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
63.7%
−31.0 ptssince 2000
from 94.7% in 2000
4.0% rent
Vacancy rate
8.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
47.4%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.4
−1%since 2000
from 4.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic71.1%(2,485)
Black1.5%(54)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(119)
Asian22.7%(794)
Other0.6%(20)
Diversity Score54.3%(1,898)
Diversity Score
54
+28%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
73.3%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 62.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 94.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
36.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 35.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.3 min
−2%since 2000
from 32.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 71.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
9.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
57.3%
−22.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
23.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.6%
−43.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Muttontown, New York?

Muttontown, New York has about 3,497 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Muttontown, New York earns about $225,417 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 $1,000,001, and the typical rent is about $1,667 a month.

How educated are people in Muttontown, New York?

About 73.3% 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 2.6% 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 406 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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