How many renters in Yaphank, NY pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
76.5% (±17.2 points) of renting households in Yaphank, NY spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 50.0% or more of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 76.5% (±17.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 72.1% (±16.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 50.0% or more
Rent as a share of income in Yaphank
| Share of income spent on rent | Yaphank | Suffolk County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 1.4% (±1.9 points) | 10.6% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 2.8% (±4.0 points) | 10.9% | 11.7% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.6% (±10.6 points) | 9.8% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 7.6% (±7.1 points) | 9.9% | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 4.4% (±5.6 points) | 9.8% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 72.1% (±16.3 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.
Yaphank against Suffolk County, its state and the nation
| Yaphank | Suffolk County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 76.5% (±17.2 points) | 58.8% (±1.8 points) | 52.1% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 72.1% (±16.3 points) | 49.0% (±1.6 points) | 43.1% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 50.0% or more | 34.5% (±0.8 points) | 31.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $57,103 (±$20,336) | $72,488 (±$2,196) | $57,803 (±$395) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,976 (±$376) | $2,255 (±$27) | $1,621 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Yaphank, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in Suffolk County (58.8%).
It is also higher than in New York (52.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Suffolk County, Yaphank ranks 15 of 111 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 42 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 Yaphank
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yaphank | — | 76.5% (±17.2 points) | — |
| Gordon Heights | 2.8 mi | 62.9% (±42.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Medford | 2.9 mi | 60.1% (±18.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Bellport | 3.1 mi | 70.0% (±12.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Shirley | 3.9 mi | 66.4% (±18.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brookhaven (community) | 4.0 mi | 46.9% (±41.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Middle Island | 4.4 mi | 69.0% (±14.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mastic | 4.6 mi | 60.7% (±24.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Patchogue | 5.0 mi | 70.4% (±9.9 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 21 | East Patchogue | 70.4% (±9.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 111 places in Suffolk County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Yaphank 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 Yaphank
Are renters in Yaphank rent-burdened?
76.5% of renting households in Yaphank 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 Yaphank spend on rent?
The median renting household in Yaphank, NY spends 50.0% or more of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Yaphank CDP, New York
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Yaphank CDP, New York
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Yaphank 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 Yaphank CDP, New York (place:83426, 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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