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Searingtown

New York · 4,915 residents · 0.932 sq mi
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Searingtown is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $128,285. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $808,800. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 131% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
63% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,915
−2%since 2000
from 5,034 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
5,274 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 5,401 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.8
+8%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Searingtown
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$128,285
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $120,546 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$58,192
+18%since 2000
from $49,113 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
77.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.435
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.2%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
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
$808,800
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $461,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,475
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $975 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
61.0%
−36.4 ptssince 2000
from 97.4% in 2000
3.1% rent
Vacancy rate
7.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
39.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
66.7%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.3
+65%since 2000
from 3.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic67.8%(3,415)
Black1%(49)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(144)
Asian25.8%(1,297)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.5%(2,796)
2010
White, non-Hispanic54.3%(2,667)
Black1%(48)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(178)
Asian38.8%(1,907)
Other2%(99)
Diversity Score68.8%(3,381)
Diversity Score
69
+24%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
62.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 56.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 93.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
32.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 29.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.7 min
+12%since 2000
from 30.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.4%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 70.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.6%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
9.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
1.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
64.4%
−20.1 ptssince 2009
from 84.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
52.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
37.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.5%
−41.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Searingtown, New York?

Searingtown, New York has about 4,915 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Searingtown, New York earns about $128,285 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Searingtown, New York expensive?

In Searingtown, New York, the median home is worth about $808,800, and the typical rent is about $1,475 a month.

How educated are people in Searingtown, New York?

About 62.7% of adults age 25 and over in Searingtown, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Searingtown, New York?

About 0.7% of people in Searingtown, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Searingtown, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Searingtown, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 105 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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