How many renters in Sound Beach, NY pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
76.8% (±32.0 points) of renting households in Sound Beach, NY spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
69.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 38.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 76.8% (±32.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 69.7% (±29.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 38.2% (±24.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Sound Beach
| Share of income spent on rent | Sound Beach | Suffolk County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 4.7% (±17.3 points) | 10.6% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 2.4% (±5.0 points) | 10.9% | 11.7% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 3.9% (±6.8 points) | 9.8% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.2% (±18.0 points) | 9.9% | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.1% (±12.5 points) | 9.8% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 69.7% (±29.5 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.
Sound Beach against Suffolk County, its state and the nation
| Sound Beach | Suffolk County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 76.8% (±32.0 points) | 58.8% (±1.8 points) | 52.1% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 69.7% (±29.5 points) | 49.0% (±1.6 points) | 43.1% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 38.2% (±24.1 points) | 34.5% (±0.8 points) | 31.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $98,328 (±$44,123) | $72,488 (±$2,196) | $57,803 (±$395) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $3,343 (±$738) | $2,255 (±$27) | $1,621 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Sound Beach, 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, Sound Beach ranks 14 of 111 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 41 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 Sound Beach
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sound Beach | — | 76.8% (±32.0 points) | — |
| Miller Place | 1.8 mi | 94.1% (±57.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rocky Point | 2.4 mi | 79.1% (±22.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Sinai | 3.0 mi | 54.6% (±31.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Shoreham | 3.3 mi | 50.0% (±111.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Port Jefferson | 4.5 mi | 42.3% (±11.8 points) | Lower |
| Middle Island | 5.0 mi | 69.0% (±14.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Belle Terre | 5.0 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Shoreham | 5.1 mi | 75.0% (±59.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Village of Port Jefferson, NY (42.3%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Moriches | 82.9% (±17.5 points) |
| 9 | Oakdale | 82.7% (±17.2 points) |
| 10 | Flanders | 81.5% (±15.1 points) |
| 11 | East Islip | 81.0% (±19.8 points) |
| 12 | Rocky Point | 79.1% (±22.8 points) |
| 13 | Wheatley Heights | 78.0% (±25.4 points) |
| 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) |
Showing 13 of 111 places in Suffolk County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Sound 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 Sound Beach
Are renters in Sound Beach rent-burdened?
76.8% of renting households in Sound 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 Sound Beach spend on rent?
The median renting household in Sound Beach, NY spends 38.2% (±24.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sound Beach CDP, New York
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sound Beach CDP, New York
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sound 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 Sound Beach CDP, New York (place:68374, 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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