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Suffolk County, New York

FIPS 36103

Juniper

Suffolk County is in the highest 3% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the highest 1% nationally for median rent. And it sits in the highest 1% nationally for median income.

Typical Home Valuemedian home value (ACS), re-priced to today on the FHFA index

$712,768

Higher than 98% of U.S. counties
Home Price Growth, Past Five Years

54%

Near the U.S. counties median
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

97.3

Higher than 97% of U.S. counties

The boundary of Suffolk County.

The basics

Total Population

1,530,146

Median Age

41.7

Population Density

1,679.76

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$10,001

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

The Census publishes home values only up to $2 million and incomes up to $250,000, so this ratio cannot be worked out for the most expensive areas.

Cost of living & affordability

Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

4.43×

Higher than 86% of U.S. counties
Median Income

$130,686

Higher than 99% of U.S. counties
Median Rent

$2,255

Higher than 99% of U.S. counties

Home prices & appreciation

Home Price Growth, Past Year

5.4%

Higher than 68% of U.S. counties
Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

40%

2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

24%

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

80.3

Winter Avg Low (°F)

26.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

53

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

8.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

93

Annual Precipitation (in)

46.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

29.2

Flood & disaster risk

Coastal Flood Loss per $1,000

$0.06

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

Suffolk County: frequently asked questions

What is the typical home value in Suffolk County?
The estimated median home value in Suffolk County today is $712,768, higher than 98% of U.S. counties.
How much is property tax in Suffolk County?
The median annual property tax in Suffolk County is $10,001.
Is Suffolk County expensive to live in?
Homes in Suffolk County cost about 4.43× the median household income, higher than 86% of U.S. counties.
What is the average rent in Suffolk County?
The median gross rent in Suffolk County is $2,255 a month, higher than 99% of U.S. counties.
How much have home prices grown in Suffolk County?
Home prices in Suffolk County have moved 54% over the past five years (5.4% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
How many people live in Suffolk County?
Suffolk County has a population of 1,530,146, about 1,679.76 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 41.7.
What is the weather like in Suffolk County?
Suffolk County averages 53°F year-round, summer highs near 80.3°F, winter lows around 26.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 29.2 inches of snow a year.
Is Suffolk County at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
Suffolk County's FEMA National Risk Index score is 97.3 (higher than 97% of U.S. counties). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is inland flooding. Expected annual loss from flooding is $0.06 per $1,000 of building value.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), EPA. Explore the map →

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