East Patchogue, New York Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
East Patchogue, NY Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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A
Health Above average
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B
Income Around average
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C
Education Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | East Patchogue | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,678 | 19,748,855 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2561.9 | 362.0 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.58% | 0.05% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 41.6 | 38.7 | 37.3 |
| Households | 8,236 | 7,694,043 | 130,235,071 |
Population in East Patchogue declined by 0.4% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 21,678 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in East Patchogue is Gen X, aged 45–60, at 22.1% of residents. That is 1.4 points above New York as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 4,307 19.9% -0.6 pts
- Millennials 29–44 4,470 20.6% -1.6 pts
- Gen X 45–60 4,800 22.1% +1.4 pts
- Boomers 61–79 3,961 18.3% +0.9 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below New York, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 51.5% of the people living in East Patchogue and men 48.5%.
- Women 51.5% New York 51.3%
- Men 48.5% New York 48.7%
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Economy
East Patchogue has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | East Patchogue | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $110,183 | $86,556 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.22% | 4.51% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.4% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in East Patchogue is about 27% higher than in New York.
Housing
| Metric | East Patchogue | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $449,991 | $471,885 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $2,045 | $1,621 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 73.4% | 54.3% | 65.2% |
The median home price in East Patchogue is about 18.3 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,045 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in East Patchogue spend about 50 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 210 hours, about 8.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | East Patchogue | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 25.2 | 28.7 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 50.5 | 57.4 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 210 | 239 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,519 | $7,414 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 8.1% | 15.0% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 13,545 | 9,257 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,503 | 1,586 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in East Patchogue is 25 minutes, shorter than the 29 minutes in New York.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
East Patchogue has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | East Patchogue | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.1% | 36.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.59 | 2.49 | 2.53 |
Health
East Patchogue has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | East Patchogue | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.0 | 80.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 11.6% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 15.3% | 17.4% | 19.0% |
East Patchogue, NY Compared With Nearby Cities
How East Patchogue, NY compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Patchogue, NY | 21,678 | $110,183 #2/2 | $449,991 #2/2 | 25.2 min #1/2 |
| Medford, NY | 24,794 | $128,355 | $624,987 | 26.2 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about East Patchogue, New York.
How many people live in East Patchogue, New York?
About 21,678 people live in East Patchogue, New York, in 8,236 households of 2.6 people on average. The median age is 41.6, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 4 years.
Is East Patchogue, New York urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, East Patchogue, New York has 2,562 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 30 times the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in East Patchogue, New York?
The median home costs 4.1 times the median household income ($449,991 against $110,183), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $2,045 a month takes about 22% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
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