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Sayville

New York · 15,408 residents · 5.313 sq mi
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Sayville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $147,120. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $637,200. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. 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 45.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,408
−8%since 2000
from 16,735 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,900 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 3,150 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.0
+20%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K16K16K17K17K1990201020202024Sayville
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$147,120
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,236 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$66,326
+131%since 2000
from $28,723 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
75.9%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.436
+16%since 2010
from 0.374 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information8.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$637,200
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $208,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,351
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $936 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
22.6% rent
Vacancy rate
3.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.6%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.3
+57%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
59
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(15,653)
Black0.6%(107)
Hispanic / Latino3%(505)
Asian2%(336)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.7%(2,292)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(13,424)
Black0.8%(120)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(1,000)
Asian1.6%(250)
Other4%(614)
Diversity Score29.4%(4,523)
Diversity Score
29
+114%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.0%
+20.4 ptssince 2000
from 34.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 91.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.5%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.1 min
+33%since 2000
from 21.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.8%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 85.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.2%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 66.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
25.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.2%
−17.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.0%
−40.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2012
from 9.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.4%
−95.4 ptssince 2013
from 96.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2017
from 86.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2016
from 93.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 2.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sayville, New York?

Sayville, New York has about 15,408 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sayville, New York earns about $147,120 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sayville, New York expensive?

In Sayville, New York, the median home is worth about $637,200, and the typical rent is about $2,351 a month.

How educated are people in Sayville, New York?

About 55.0% of adults age 25 and over in Sayville, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sayville, New York?

About 4.9% of people in Sayville, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sayville, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Sayville, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,142 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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