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West Sayville

New York · 4,872 residents · 1.919 sq mi
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West Sayville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $126,553. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $412,300. With a median age of 46.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 6.2% of residents. Households here earn about 78% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.4
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,872
−3%since 2000
from 5,003 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,539 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 2,607 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.4
+22%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024West Sayville
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$126,553
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,917 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,934
+89%since 2000
from $24,768 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
66.0%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0.5%
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
$412,300
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $180,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,815
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $974 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
16.1% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+21%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(4,282)
Black0.9%(45)
Hispanic / Latino7%(342)
Asian1.5%(72)
Other2.4%(116)
Diversity Score27.1%(1,321)
Diversity Score
27
+198%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.6%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 25.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.1%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.6 min
+46%since 2000
from 21.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 82.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2011
from 63.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.4%
−20.1 ptssince 2009
from 67.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
53.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.0%
−89.5 ptssince 2013
from 94.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Sayville, New York?

West Sayville, New York has about 4,872 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Sayville, New York earns about $126,553 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 $412,300, and the typical rent is about $1,815 a month.

How educated are people in West Sayville, New York?

About 32.6% 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 6.2% 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 192 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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