How many renters in Middle Island, NY pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
69.0% (±14.2 points) of renting households in Middle Island, NY spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
59.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 48.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 69.0% (±14.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 59.9% (±12.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 48.2% (±13.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Middle Island
| Share of income spent on rent | Middle Island | Suffolk County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.9% (±9.2 points) | 10.6% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 5.1% (±3.9 points) | 10.9% | 11.7% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 6.9% (±4.7 points) | 9.8% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 7.1% (±5.1 points) | 9.9% | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.1% (±6.2 points) | 9.8% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 59.9% (±12.8 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.
Middle Island against Suffolk County, its state and the nation
| Middle Island | Suffolk County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 69.0% (±14.2 points) | 58.8% (±1.8 points) | 52.1% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 59.9% (±12.8 points) | 49.0% (±1.6 points) | 43.1% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 48.2% (±13.5 points) | 34.5% (±0.8 points) | 31.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $43,831 (±$15,655) | $72,488 (±$2,196) | $57,803 (±$395) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,868 (±$244) | $2,255 (±$27) | $1,621 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Middle Island, 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, Middle Island ranks 25 of 111 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 77 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 Middle Island
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Island | — | 69.0% (±14.2 points) | — |
| Gordon Heights | 2.1 mi | 62.9% (±42.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Coram | 3.0 mi | 59.4% (±9.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rocky Point | 3.4 mi | 79.1% (±22.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ridge | 3.5 mi | 37.6% (±15.9 points) | Lower |
| Miller Place | 4.1 mi | 94.1% (±57.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Yaphank | 4.4 mi | 76.5% (±17.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Sinai | 5.0 mi | 54.6% (±31.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sound Beach | 5.0 mi | 76.8% (±32.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Ridge, NY (37.6%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 28 | Stony Brook | 66.8% (±24.0 points) |
| 29 (tie) | Selden | 66.4% (±11.0 points) |
| 29 (tie) | Shirley | 66.4% (±18.3 points) |
| 31 | East Moriches | 66.1% (±19.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 111 places in Suffolk County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Middle Island 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 Middle Island
Are renters in Middle Island rent-burdened?
69.0% of renting households in Middle Island 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 Middle Island spend on rent?
The median renting household in Middle Island, NY spends 48.2% (±13.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Middle Island CDP, New York
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Middle Island CDP, New York
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Middle Island 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 Middle Island CDP, New York (place:46976, in state:36).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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