How many renters in Stony Brook, NY pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
66.8% (±24.0 points) of renting households in Stony Brook, NY spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
56.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 37.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 66.8% (±24.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 56.3% (±21.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 37.0% (±6.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Stony Brook
| Share of income spent on rent | Stony Brook | Suffolk County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 0.0% (±10.8 points) | 10.6% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 18.9% (±15.9 points) | 10.9% | 11.7% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 2.2% (±4.1 points) | 9.8% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.1% (±10.9 points) | 9.9% | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.5% (±11.6 points) | 9.8% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 56.3% (±21.0 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.
Stony Brook against Suffolk County, its state and the nation
| Stony Brook | Suffolk County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 66.8% (±24.0 points) | 58.8% (±1.8 points) | 52.1% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 56.3% (±21.0 points) | 49.0% (±1.6 points) | 43.1% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 37.0% (±6.9 points) | 34.5% (±0.8 points) | 31.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $122,857 (±$25,699) | $72,488 (±$2,196) | $57,803 (±$395) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $3,500 or more | $2,255 (±$27) | $1,621 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Stony Brook, 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, Stony Brook ranks 28 of 111 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 83 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 Stony Brook
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stony Brook | — | 66.8% (±24.0 points) | — |
| Village of Head of the Harbor | 1.9 mi | 41.7% (±105.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Setauket | 2.0 mi | 65.3% (±39.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| St. James | 2.5 mi | 63.7% (±27.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Smithtown | 2.7 mi | 62.8% (±9.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Setauket | 2.9 mi | 22.9% (±35.9 points) | Lower |
| Village of Nissequogue | 3.1 mi | 73.1% (±59.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Port Jefferson Station | 3.5 mi | 72.6% (±14.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Lake Grove | 3.5 mi | 67.9% (±18.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Setauket, NY (22.9%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 32 | East Setauket | 65.3% (±39.7 points) |
| 33 | Centereach | 64.8% (±10.4 points) |
| 34 | Center Moriches | 64.7% (±33.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 111 places in Suffolk County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Stony Brook 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 Stony Brook
Are renters in Stony Brook rent-burdened?
66.8% of renting households in Stony Brook 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 Stony Brook spend on rent?
The median renting household in Stony Brook, NY spends 37.0% (±6.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Stony Brook CDP, New York
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Stony Brook CDP, New York
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Stony Brook 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 Stony Brook CDP, New York (place:71608, 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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