How many renters in Sayville, NY pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
58.1% (±12.8 points) of renting households in Sayville, NY spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
47.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 33.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 58.1% (±12.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 47.4% (±11.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 33.8% (±12.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Sayville
| Share of income spent on rent | Sayville | Suffolk County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 7.7% (±6.8 points) | 10.6% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 20.1% (±11.9 points) | 10.9% | 11.7% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 7.9% (±5.7 points) | 9.8% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 6.3% (±4.0 points) | 9.9% | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.7% (±4.7 points) | 9.8% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 47.4% (±11.9 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.
Sayville against Suffolk County, its state and the nation
| Sayville | Suffolk County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 58.1% (±12.8 points) | 58.8% (±1.8 points) | 52.1% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 47.4% (±11.9 points) | 49.0% (±1.6 points) | 43.1% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 33.8% (±12.8 points) | 34.5% (±0.8 points) | 31.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $82,521 (±$22,919) | $72,488 (±$2,196) | $57,803 (±$395) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,351 (±$165) | $2,255 (±$27) | $1,621 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Sayville, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Suffolk County (58.8%).
It is not measurably different from New York (52.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Suffolk County, Sayville ranks 54 of 111 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 150 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 Sayville
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sayville | — | 58.1% (±12.8 points) | — |
| Bayport | 1.5 mi | 57.0% (±16.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Sayville | 1.6 mi | 39.4% (±25.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Blue Point | 2.6 mi | 100.0% (±17.8 points) | Higher |
| Oakdale | 2.7 mi | 82.7% (±17.2 points) | Higher |
| Bohemia | 3.3 mi | 72.4% (±14.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Holbrook | 3.3 mi | 41.2% (±10.0 points) | Lower |
| Village of Patchogue | 3.6 mi | 58.1% (±17.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Patchogue | 4.1 mi | 43.9% (±37.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Holbrook, NY (41.2%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Blue Point, NY (100.0%), Oakdale, NY (82.7%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 48 | East Farmingdale | 59.9% (±13.4 points) |
| 49 | Coram | 59.4% (±9.0 points) |
| 50 | Riverhead (community) | 59.0% (±19.2 points) |
| 51 | West Babylon | 58.6% (±10.3 points) |
| 52 | North Babylon | 58.5% (±14.4 points) |
| 53 | Smithtown (community) | 58.3% (±18.5 points) |
| 54 | Sayville | 58.1% (±12.8 points) |
| 55 (tie) | Commack | 58.0% (±15.1 points) |
| 55 (tie) | Hauppauge | 58.0% (±14.0 points) |
| 57 | Springs | 57.9% (±23.2 points) |
| 58 | Greenlawn | 57.8% (±15.0 points) |
| 59 | Bayport | 57.0% (±16.4 points) |
| 60 | Farmingville | 56.4% (±18.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 111 places in Suffolk County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Sayville 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 Islip, 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 Sayville
Are renters in Sayville rent-burdened?
58.1% of renting households in Sayville 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 Sayville spend on rent?
The median renting household in Sayville, NY spends 33.8% (±12.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sayville CDP, New York
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sayville CDP, New York
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sayville 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 Sayville CDP, New York (place:65409, 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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