Population 27,740 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Household size in Deer Park
| Period | Deer Park | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.96 | 2.79 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.94 | 2.85 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.20 | 2.82 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.24 | 2.79 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.29 | −0.00 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Deer Park are large by national standards, averaging 3.24 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.96, even as the national average fell. Of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people, only 46 have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Deer Park
| Period | Deer Park | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.8 | 38.0 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.2 | 38.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.5 | 39.8 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.8 | 40.4 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | −2.0 | +2.4 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
Deer Park is a little younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 37.8, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has dropped from 39.8 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. Residents skew youngest in the southeast and oldest in the west.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Deer Park
| Period | Deer Park | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 13.1% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.4% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 11.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.8% | 11.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Deer Park than nationally: 8.8%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 2.4 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Deer Park
Renters in Deer Park
| Period | Deer Park | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.0% | 47.1% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.3% | 48.7% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.2% | 48.8% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.4% | 48.6% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | +1.5 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Deer Park is largely a place of homeowners: only 18.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly four in ten owners (38.0%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Deer Park
| Period | Deer Park | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.7% | 9.0% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 9.1% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 7.9% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 5.6% of homes in Deer Park are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Compared with other New York cities, Deer Park has a lower vacancy rate than most.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Deer Park
| Period | Deer Park | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1963 | 1957 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1963 | 1958 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1963 | 1959 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1965 | 1962 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Deer Park is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1965, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The New York area as a whole looks much the same. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the southwest has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Deer Park
| Period | Deer Park | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,374 | $1,268 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,422 | $1,377 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,555 | $1,645 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,135 | $2,060 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$761 | +$792 | +$698 | +$606 |
Rent in Deer Park runs $2,135 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $761 a month from 2006–10, a 55% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 32.3% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the northeast and lowest in the southeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Deer Park
Bachelor's degrees in Deer Park
| Period | Deer Park | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.4% | 35.0% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.8% | 36.7% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.8% | 39.9% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 37.5% | 43.6% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +14.1 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Nearly four in ten adults 25 and older in Deer Park (37.5%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share is lower than in the wider New York area (43.6%). Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 14.1 points, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Deer Park
| Period | Deer Park | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.5% | 83.7% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.9% | 84.6% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.1% | 86.2% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.1% | 86.9% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Deer Park is a bit above the national rate: 92.1% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 3.6 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Deer Park
| Period | Deer Park | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.6% | 7.9% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 9.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.9% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Deer Park has been strong: just 1.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people, only 23 have lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 2.7 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Deer Park compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Park | 3.24 | 37.8 | 8.8% | 18.4% | 5.6% | 1965 | $2,135 | 37.5% | 92.1% | 1.9% |
| North Babylon | 3.06 | 42.0 | 4.5% | 12.6% | 3.0% | 1962 | $2,310 | 35.2% | 91.8% | 4.4% |
| Wyandanch | 3.06 | 40.6 | 8.6% | 17.1% | 9.7% | 1970 | $2,253 | 38.0% | 26.0% | 4.2% |
| Baywood | 3.98 | 38.6 | 13.9% | 13.8% | 7.0% | 1962 | $2,692 | 24.8% | 78.8% | 5.9% |
| Dix Hills | 3.17 | 46.6 | 3.3% | 4.1% | 5.6% | 1969 | $2,268 | 61.0% | 95.5% | 4.0% |
| Pine Aire | 2.93 | 41.7 | 7.7% | 17.8% | 11.7% | 1970 | $2,255 | 40.2% | 0.0% | 4.7% |
| West Babylon | 3.36 | 40.2 | 11.9% | 24.0% | 4.8% | 1962 | $2,362 | 32.2% | 91.6% | 5.6% |
| North Bay Shore | 4.74 | 34.8 | 19.6% | 16.2% | 7.4% | 1971 | $1,761 | 13.8% | 70.2% | 4.1% |
| West Islip | 3.12 | 39.0 | 7.7% | 5.1% | 2.4% | 1961 | $2,650 | 49.5% | 95.2% | 3.6% |
| Bay Shore | 3.33 | 37.7 | 15.0% | 30.2% | 6.4% | 1962 | $2,173 | 30.5% | 85.5% | 6.2% |
| Brightwaters | 3.03 | 43.2 | 3.9% | 3.6% | 11.7% | 1944 | $1,719 | 63.0% | 99.2% | 4.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Deer Park. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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