How many renters in East Patchogue, NY pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
70.4% (±9.9 points) of renting households in East Patchogue, NY spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
59.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 38.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 70.4% (±9.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 59.3% (±8.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 38.8% (±3.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in East Patchogue
| Share of income spent on rent | East Patchogue | Suffolk County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 6.9% (±4.2 points) | 10.6% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 4.4% (±3.0 points) | 10.9% | 11.7% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.2% (±4.0 points) | 9.8% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.2% (±6.0 points) | 9.9% | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 11.1% (±5.5 points) | 9.8% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 59.3% (±8.2 points) | 49.0% | 43.1% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
East Patchogue against Suffolk County, its state and the nation
| East Patchogue | Suffolk County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 70.4% (±9.9 points) | 58.8% (±1.8 points) | 52.1% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 59.3% (±8.2 points) | 49.0% (±1.6 points) | 43.1% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 38.8% (±3.6 points) | 34.5% (±0.8 points) | 31.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $61,607 (±$18,139) | $72,488 (±$2,196) | $57,803 (±$395) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,045 (±$166) | $2,255 (±$27) | $1,621 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In East Patchogue, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in Suffolk County (58.8%).
It is also higher than in New York (52.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Suffolk County, East Patchogue ranks 21 of 111 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 67 of 407.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near East Patchogue
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Patchogue | — | 70.4% (±9.9 points) | — |
| Village of Patchogue | 2.0 mi | 58.1% (±17.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Bellport | 2.2 mi | 70.0% (±12.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Patchogue | 2.4 mi | 43.9% (±37.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Bellport | 2.5 mi | 45.8% (±31.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Blue Point | 3.1 mi | 100.0% (±17.8 points) | Higher |
| Medford | 3.6 mi | 60.1% (±18.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brookhaven (community) | 3.9 mi | 46.9% (±41.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bayport | 4.2 mi | 57.0% (±16.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Blue Point, NY (100.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Suffolk County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Yaphank | 76.5% (±17.2 points) |
| 16 | East Shoreham | 75.0% (±59.8 points) |
| 17 | Melville | 72.9% (±20.4 points) |
| 18 | Port Jefferson Station | 72.6% (±14.8 points) |
| 19 | Bohemia | 72.4% (±14.8 points) |
| 20 | Mastic Beach | 70.8% (±12.9 points) |
| 21 | East Patchogue | 70.4% (±9.9 points) |
| 22 (tie) | Calverton | 70.0% (±28.7 points) |
| 22 (tie) | North Bellport | 70.0% (±12.0 points) |
| 22 (tie) | Westhampton | 70.0% (±47.2 points) |
| 25 | Middle Island | 69.0% (±14.2 points) |
| 26 | Islip (community) | 67.0% (±13.6 points) |
| 27 | Nesconset | 66.9% (±25.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 111 places in Suffolk County, ranked from highest to lowest.
East Patchogue is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside the Town of Brookhaven, whose figures include it.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about East Patchogue
Are renters in East Patchogue rent-burdened?
70.4% of renting households in East Patchogue pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in East Patchogue spend on rent?
The median renting household in East Patchogue, NY spends 38.8% (±3.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Patchogue CDP, New York
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Patchogue CDP, New York
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Patchogue CDP, New York
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for East Patchogue CDP, New York (place:22733, in state:36).
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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