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West Sayville

New York · 4,800 residents · 1.919 sq mi
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West Sayville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $166,312. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $583,200. With a median age of 50.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 2.8% 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 50.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 78%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,800
−4%since 2000
from 5,003 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,501 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 2,607 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
50.5
+33%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024West Sayville
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$166,312
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,917 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$71,552
+189%since 2000
from $24,768 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
76.9%
+22.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.394
+5%since 2010
from 0.376 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services11.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade2.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services1.2%
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
$583,200
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $180,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,701
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $974 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
86.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
13.8% rent
Vacancy rate
14.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.7%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.1%
−20.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+30%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
66
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(4,793)
Black0.4%(20)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(105)
Asian1.2%(61)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.1%(455)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(4,266)
Black1.5%(74)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(357)
Asian0.7%(33)
Other1.5%(70)
Diversity Score25.5%(1,225)
Diversity Score
26
+181%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.5%
+16.0 ptssince 2000
from 25.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.3%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.4 min
+31%since 2000
from 21.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.1%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.2%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 63.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
28.8%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
59.1%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 67.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.8%
−44.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2012
from 10.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.4%
−91.1 ptssince 2013
from 94.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.4%
+10.3 ptssince 2017
from 85.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 95.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 2.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Sayville, New York?

West Sayville, New York has about 4,800 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Sayville, New York earns about $166,312 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Sayville, New York expensive?

In West Sayville, New York, the median home is worth about $583,200, and the typical rent is about $2,701 a month.

How educated are people in West Sayville, New York?

About 41.5% of adults age 25 and over in West Sayville, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Sayville, New York?

About 2.8% of people in West Sayville, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Sayville, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, West Sayville, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 120 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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