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Searingtown

New York · 5,044 residents · 0.932 sq mi
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Searingtown is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $158,214. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 68% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $882,500. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 122% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
68% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,044
Unchangedsince 2000
from 5,034 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
5,412 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 5,401 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.8
+8%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Searingtown
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$158,214
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $120,546 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$70,695
+44%since 2000
from $49,113 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
76.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services11.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing6.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$882,500
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $461,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
97.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 97.4% in 2000
3.0% rent
Afford Score
5.6
+46%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic39.4%(1,986)
Black1.1%(58)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(197)
Asian52.5%(2,647)
Other6%(303)
Diversity Score73.6%(3,712)
Diversity Score
74
+32%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
67.9%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 56.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 93.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
34.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 29.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.5 min
+24%since 2000
from 30.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 70.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 4.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.8%
−9.4 ptssince 2011
from 63.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
69.3%
−15.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
38.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 36.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.6%
−94.1 ptssince 2013
from 97.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Searingtown, New York?

Searingtown, New York has about 5,044 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Searingtown, New York earns about $158,214 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 $882,500.

How educated are people in Searingtown, New York?

About 67.9% 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 5.5% of people in Searingtown, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Searingtown, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Searingtown, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 24 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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

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