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Syosset

New York · 19,259 residents · 4.975 sq mi
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Syosset is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $161,029. 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 $674,000. Poverty is rare here, at 3.6% of residents. Households here earn about 126% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
68% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,259
+4%since 2000
from 18,544 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,871 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 3,727 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.0
+6%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
18K19K19K19K20K1990201020202024Syosset
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$161,029
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,929 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$67,751
+76%since 2000
from $38,537 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
74.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 71.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services14.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration12.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade4.1%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$674,000
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,718
+96%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $924 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
90.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 92.5% in 2000
9.1% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+17%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(15,412)
Black0.5%(85)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(542)
Asian12.6%(2,344)
Other0%
Diversity Score35%(6,490)
2020
White, non-Hispanic55.3%(10,645)
Black0.6%(118)
Hispanic / Latino5%(971)
Asian36.1%(6,944)
Other1.8%(356)
Diversity Score68.9%(13,268)
Diversity Score
69
+97%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
68.5%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 53.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 94.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
33.8%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 24.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.5 min
+43%since 2000
from 27.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
63.1%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 3.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 64.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
60.3%
−16.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
23.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.3%
−94.8 ptssince 2013
from 96.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Syosset, New York?

Syosset, New York has about 19,259 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Syosset, New York earns about $161,029 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Syosset, New York expensive?

In Syosset, New York, the median home is worth about $674,000, and the typical rent is about $2,718 a month.

How educated are people in Syosset, New York?

About 68.5% of adults age 25 and over in Syosset, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Syosset, New York?

About 3.6% of people in Syosset, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Syosset, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Syosset, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 292 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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