CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 1242
New York · Suffolk County · 6,305 residents · 0.978 sq mi
Notable rankings
#392highest population in NY6,305#411lowest low poverty in NY2.9%#412highest rent burden in NY70.4%TRACT SHAPE · Suffolk County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 1242 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $126,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $510,600. Poverty is rare here, at 2.9% of residents.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.7
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% 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
Total population
6,305
+14%since 2020
from 5,542 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
6,447 / sq mi
+14%since 2020
from 5,667 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
36.7
−7%since 2020
from 39.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$126,875
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $99,190 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,819
+15%since 2020
from $38,856 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.4%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 63.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.370
+4%since 2020
from 0.355 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance14.8%
Professional, scientific, technical13.8%
Information11.7%
Other services9.1%
Public administration9.1%
Wholesale trade4.3%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
Retail trade2.6%
Education & health services0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
Manufacturing0.5%
Construction0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$510,600
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $396,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,887
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,830 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.4%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 74.2% in 2020
17.6% rent
Vacancy rate
10.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
38.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 38.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
70.4%
+13.4 ptssince 2020
from 57.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
+1%since 2020
from 4.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic74%(4,101)
Black2.3%(128)
Hispanic / Latino19%(1,055)
Asian0.2%(13)
Other4.4%(245)
Diversity Score51.7%(2,866)
2024
White, non-Hispanic67%(4,225)
Black5.5%(348)
Hispanic / Latino18.9%(1,194)
Asian6.2%(393)
Other2.3%(145)
Diversity Score63.5%(4,001)
Diversity Score
63
+23%since 2020
from 52 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
38.0%
+14.1 ptssince 2020
from 24.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 93.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.2%
+10.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
33.2 min
+3%since 2020
from 32.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.8%
−6.9 ptssince 2020
from 80.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
7.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 70.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 14.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.1%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 34.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 49.1% in 2020
Female
49.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 50.9% in 2020
Foreign born
12.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.2%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 92.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
80.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 85.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 6,305 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $126,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $510,600, and the typical rent is about $1,887 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 38.0% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 2.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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