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Setauket

New York · 4,069 residents · 2.518 sq mi
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Setauket is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $221,771. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 70% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $755,600. Poverty is rare here, at 6.1% of residents. 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 42.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
70% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

4,069
+10%since 2023
from 3,687 in 2023
2020 – 2024
1,616 / sq mi
+10%since 2023
from 1,464 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
42.4
−2%since 2023
from 43.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
4K4K4K4K4K20202024Setauket
20244K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$221,771
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $202,339 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$90,297
+2%since 2023
from $88,489 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
84.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 83.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
6.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 6.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.426
+4%since 2023
from 0.411 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services9.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Information6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade2.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
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

$755,600
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $708,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
$3,501
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $3,501 in 2023
US average: $1,442
80.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 77.9% in 2023
20.0% rent
7.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 8.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
24.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 26.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
16.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 14.1% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
3.4
−3%since 2023
from 3.5 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic81.7%(3,013)
Black2.1%(77)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(159)
Asian7.9%(290)
Other4%(148)
Diversity Score40.3%(1,484)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.2%(3,344)
Black2.2%(88)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(192)
Asian7.1%(288)
Other3.9%(157)
Diversity Score39.4%(1,604)
39
−2%since 2023
from 40 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

70.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 73.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 97.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
50.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 54.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.5 min
+2%since 2023
from 25.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
72.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 70.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
2.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
1.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 2.1% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
22.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 21.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
1.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.6% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.3% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 2.5% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

5.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.6% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
68.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 66.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
13.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 15.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
68.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 66.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

55.6%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 55.6% in 2023
44.4%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 44.4% in 2023
11.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 12.6% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
2.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
6.7%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 6.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
1.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
98.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 98.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
85.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 84.4% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
4.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Setauket, New York?

Setauket, New York has about 4,069 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Setauket, New York earns about $221,771 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Setauket, New York expensive?

In Setauket, New York, the median home is worth about $755,600, and the typical rent is about $3,501 a month.

How educated are people in Setauket, New York?

About 70.1% of adults age 25 and over in Setauket, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Setauket, New York?

About 6.1% of people in Setauket, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

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