How many renters in Mastic Beach, NY pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
70.8% (±12.9 points) of renting households in Mastic Beach, NY spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
62.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 50.0% or more of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 70.8% (±12.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 62.8% (±11.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 50.0% or more
Rent as a share of income in Mastic Beach
| Share of income spent on rent | Mastic Beach | Suffolk County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 2.9% (±2.9 points) | 10.6% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.5% (±9.3 points) | 10.9% | 11.7% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 8.3% (±7.2 points) | 9.8% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.5% (±5.9 points) | 9.9% | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.0% (±5.3 points) | 9.8% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 62.8% (±11.8 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.
Mastic Beach against Suffolk County, its state and the nation
| Mastic Beach | Suffolk County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 70.8% (±12.9 points) | 58.8% (±1.8 points) | 52.1% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 62.8% (±11.8 points) | 49.0% (±1.6 points) | 43.1% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 50.0% or more | 34.5% (±0.8 points) | 31.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $37,431 (±$23,642) | $72,488 (±$2,196) | $57,803 (±$395) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,428 (±$177) | $2,255 (±$27) | $1,621 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Mastic Beach, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from 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, Mastic Beach ranks 20 of 111 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 66 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 Mastic Beach
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mastic Beach | — | 70.8% (±12.9 points) | — |
| Poospatuck Reservation | 1.6 mi | 74.5% (±59.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Moriches | 2.8 mi | 82.9% (±17.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Shirley | 2.8 mi | 66.4% (±18.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mastic | 3.1 mi | 60.7% (±24.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Center Moriches | 3.1 mi | 64.7% (±33.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brookhaven (community) | 3.8 mi | 46.9% (±41.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Moriches | 5.1 mi | 66.1% (±19.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Bellport | 5.6 mi | 45.8% (±31.6 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Sound Beach | 76.8% (±32.0 points) |
| 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) |
Showing 13 of 111 places in Suffolk County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Mastic Beach 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 Mastic Beach
Are renters in Mastic Beach rent-burdened?
70.8% of renting households in Mastic Beach 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 Mastic Beach spend on rent?
The median renting household in Mastic Beach, NY spends 50.0% or more of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mastic Beach CDP, New York
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mastic Beach CDP, New York
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mastic Beach 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 Mastic Beach CDP, New York (place:46085, 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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