How many renters in the Village of Port Jefferson, NY pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
42.3% (±11.8 points) of renting households in the Village of Port Jefferson, NY spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
30.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 42.3% (±11.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 30.4% (±9.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.0% (±5.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in the Village of Port Jefferson
| Share of income spent on rent | Village of Port Jefferson | Suffolk County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 18.1% (±10.1 points) | 10.6% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.9% (±6.8 points) | 10.9% | 11.7% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 17.1% (±7.3 points) | 9.8% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.5% (±5.0 points) | 9.9% | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 11.9% (±7.0 points) | 9.8% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 30.4% (±9.5 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.
The Village of Port Jefferson against Suffolk County, its state and the nation
| Village of Port Jefferson | Suffolk County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 42.3% (±11.8 points) | 58.8% (±1.8 points) | 52.1% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 30.4% (±9.5 points) | 49.0% (±1.6 points) | 43.1% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.0% (±5.5 points) | 34.5% (±0.8 points) | 31.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $90,170 (±$18,325) | $72,488 (±$2,196) | $57,803 (±$395) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,349 (±$244) | $2,255 (±$27) | $1,621 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In the Village of Port Jefferson, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in 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, the Village of Port Jefferson ranks 21 of 29 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 336 of 525.
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 the Village of Port Jefferson
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village of Port Jefferson | — | 42.3% (±11.8 points) | — |
| Port Jefferson Station | 1.3 mi | 72.6% (±14.8 points) | Higher |
| Village of Belle Terre | 1.5 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Sinai | 1.7 mi | 54.6% (±31.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Poquott | 2.1 mi | 50.0% (±31.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Terryville | 2.3 mi | 84.6% (±11.6 points) | Higher |
| East Setauket | 2.6 mi | 65.3% (±39.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Miller Place | 3.1 mi | 94.1% (±57.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Setauket | 3.3 mi | 22.9% (±35.9 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Port Jefferson Station, NY (72.6%), Terryville, NY (84.6%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Village of Patchogue | 58.1% (±17.0 points) |
| 16 | Village of Lindenhurst | 56.2% (±15.5 points) |
| 17 | Village of Babylon | 54.3% (±13.3 points) |
| 18 (tie) | Village of Poquott | 50.0% (±31.8 points) |
| 18 (tie) | Village of Shoreham | 50.0% (±111.8 points) |
| 20 | Village of Bellport | 45.8% (±31.6 points) |
| 21 | Village of Port Jefferson | 42.3% (±11.8 points) |
| 22 | Village of Head of the Harbor | 41.7% (±105.9 points) |
| 23 | Village of Northport | 40.9% (±21.2 points) |
| 24 | Village of Brightwaters | 39.4% (±42.2 points) |
| 25 | Village of Village of the Branch | 37.5% (±115.9 points) |
| 26 | Village of Lloyd Harbor | 36.8% (±87.9 points) |
| 27 | Village of Southampton | 33.5% (±25.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 29 places in Suffolk County, ranked from highest to lowest.
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 Village of Port Jefferson
Are renters in the Village of Port Jefferson rent-burdened?
42.3% of renting households in the Village of Port Jefferson 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 the Village of Port Jefferson spend on rent?
The median renting household in the Village of Port Jefferson, NY spends 26.0% (±5.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Port Jefferson village, New York
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Port Jefferson village, New York
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Port Jefferson village, New York
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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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