Housing data for Stony Brook University, NY
Stony Brook University, NY has an estimated 9,530 residents and 0 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is an unincorporated community in Suffolk County.
Its population grew measurably since 2015–2019 (+6.6%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 9,530 (±237)
- Housing units
- 0 (±19)
- Residents since 2015–2019
- +6.6%
What stands out in Stony Brook University
Working from home: 5.0% (±2.6 points) in Stony Brook University, lower than in Suffolk County (12.0%).
Commuting by public transportation: 9.8% (±3.2 points) in Stony Brook University, higher than in Suffolk County (4.8%).
Average commute: 16.2 minutes (±1.7) in Stony Brook University, lower than in Suffolk County (31.1 minutes).
Housing in Stony Brook University at a glance
- Commute and cars: 16.2 minutes average trip to work
- Growth: +6.6% residents since 2015–2019
Stony Brook University against Suffolk County, its state and the nation
| Stony Brook University | Suffolk County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 9,530 (±237) | 1,530,146 (exact) | 19,852,366 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 0 (±19) | 580,772 (±234) | 8,585,241 (±652) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | — | 17.8% (±0.5 points) | 45.7% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | — | $2,255 (±$27) | $1,621 (±$7) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | — | $130,686 (±$1,707) | $85,974 (±$402) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | — | $578,400 (±$2,887) | $423,800 (±$1,627) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | — | $10,000 or more | $6,582 (±$21) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | — | 68.3% (±0.7 points) | 73.9% (±0.2 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 16.2 minutes (±1.7) | 31.1 minutes (±0.3) | 32.6 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | — | 93.2% (±0.3 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 19.8 years (±0.3) | 41.7 years (±0.2) | 39.8 years (±0.1) | 38.9 years |
Stony Brook University covers 1.6 square miles of land, about 5,779 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How Stony Brook University has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 8,943 (±491) | 9,530 (±237) | +6.6% | Measurable increase |
| Housing units | 40 (±23) | 0 (±19) | −100.0% | Measurable decrease |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Crime reported to police in Suffolk County
Stony Brook University has no police department of its own in the FBI’s figures, so this is the figure for Suffolk County as a whole.
In 2025, the police departments that report for Suffolk County recorded 6 violent and 99 property crimes per 100,000 residents.
A county-wide figure describes the whole county, not this place; crime varies from one community to the next.
ZIP codes in Stony Brook University
| ZIP code | Share of the ZIP’s land in this place | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11794 | 100% | 831 | — | — | — |
| 11790 | 18% | 21,074 | $3,500 or more | $624,000 | $171,133 |
A ZIP code is a mail route rather than a boundary, so the Census Bureau publishes figures for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas built from census blocks; the share column says how much of each one’s land lies in this place.
Places near Stony Brook University
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stony Brook | 0.3 mi | $3,500 or more | $623,300 | 9.2% |
| East Setauket | 1.7 mi | $2,178 | $637,800 | 11.8% |
| Village of Head of the Harbor | 2.2 mi | $2,333 | $1,167,400 | 3.1% |
| Setauket | 2.7 mi | $3,500 or more | $755,600 | 20.0% |
| St. James | 2.8 mi | $2,218 | $652,700 | 12.3% |
| Town of Smithtown | 3.0 mi | $2,233 | $669,900 | 11.3% |
| Port Jefferson Station | 3.2 mi | $2,411 | $507,900 | 23.8% |
| Village of Poquott | 3.4 mi | $3,159 | $826,500 | 12.9% |
HUD Fair Market Rent for Stony Brook University, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,964 | $2,285 | $2,689 | $3,458 | $3,671 |
HUD income limits for Stony Brook University, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $34,550 | $57,550 | $89,700 |
| 2 people | $39,450 | $65,750 | $102,500 |
| 3 people | $44,400 | $73,950 | $115,300 |
| 4 people | $49,300 | $82,150 | $128,100 |
| 5 people | $53,250 | $88,750 | $138,350 |
| 6 people | $57,200 | $95,300 | $148,600 |
| 7 people | $61,150 | $101,900 | $158,850 |
| 8 people | $65,100 | $108,450 | $169,100 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Nassau-Suffolk, NY HUD Metro FMR Area, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $164,300.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
Stony Brook University 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), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Stony Brook University
How long is the average commute in Stony Brook University?
Workers who live in Stony Brook University, NY take an average of 16.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is Stony Brook University growing?
Stony Brook University, NY had an estimated 9,530 residents in 2020–2024 and 8,943 in 2015–2019, a change of +6.6%: a measurable increase by the Census Bureau’s test.
Is Stony Brook University growing?
In Stony Brook University, the number of residents went from 8,943 in 2015–2019 to 9,530 in 2020–2024 (+6.6%), a measurable increase.
What ZIP codes are in Stony Brook University?
The ZIP codes that cover Stony Brook University are 11794, 11790.
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Stony Brook University CDP, New York
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Stony Brook University CDP, New York
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Stony Brook University CDP, New York
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Stony Brook University CDP, New York
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Stony Brook University CDP, New York
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Stony Brook University CDP, New York
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Stony Brook University CDP, New York
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Nassau-Suffolk, NY HUD Metro FMR Area
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Nassau-Suffolk, NY HUD Metro FMR Area
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
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) for Stony Brook University CDP, New York (place:71620, in state:36).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .