Population 11,796 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Miller Place
Household size in Miller Place
| Period | Miller Place | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.07 | 2.79 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.02 | 2.85 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.13 | 2.82 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.10 | 2.79 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.03 | −0.00 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Miller Place is a place of big households: 3.10 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Households are largest in the center and smallest in the northwest.
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 Miller Place
| Period | Miller Place | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.2 | 38.0 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.0 | 38.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.6 | 39.8 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.5 | 40.4 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.2 | +2.4 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
Miller Place skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.5, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 40.2 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Miller Place
| Period | Miller Place | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 13.1% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.9% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.7% | 11.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.0% | 11.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 3.0% of households in Miller Place, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.7 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people, only 12 have a lower share of single-parent households.
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 Miller Place
Renters in Miller Place
| Period | Miller Place | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 47.1% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.9% | 48.7% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 8.0% | 48.8% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 17.1% | 48.6% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +10.4 pts | +1.5 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Miller Place is largely a place of homeowners: only 17.1% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About three in ten owners (29.8%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 10.4 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than 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 Miller Place
| Period | Miller Place | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.9% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 9.0% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.3% | 9.1% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.3% | 7.9% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Miller Place is close to the national rate: 8.3% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Vacancy has risen 4.4 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 Miller Place
| Period | Miller Place | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1977 | 1957 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1979 | 1958 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1980 | 1959 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1983 | 1962 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Miller Place are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1983, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are newer than in the New York area as a whole, where the median home dates to 1962. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the west has the oldest housing. Only 46 of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people have newer homes.
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 Miller Place
| Period | Miller Place | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,416 | $1,268 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,249 | $1,377 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,792 | $1,645 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,229 | $2,060 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | −$187 | +$792 | +$698 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Miller Place costs $1,229 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has fallen $187 a month since 2006–10, down 13%, even as the national median rose. The typical renter here spends 43.1% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 Miller Place
Bachelor's degrees in Miller Place
| Period | Miller Place | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.6% | 35.0% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 45.9% | 36.7% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 50.7% | 39.9% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 46.8% | 43.6% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Miller Place: 46.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree is up 5.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Miller Place
| Period | Miller Place | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.8% | 83.7% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.6% | 84.6% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.2% | 86.2% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.8% | 86.9% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Miller Place: 94.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is down 2.0 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate rose.
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 Miller Place
| Period | Miller Place | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.0% | 7.9% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 9.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.5% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.2% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Miller Place is close to the national rate: 5.2% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the New York area as a whole (6.9%). Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged up 1.2 points, even as the national rate fell.
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).
Miller Place 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miller Place | 3.10 | 44.5 | 3.0% | 17.1% | 8.3% | 1983 | $1,229 | 46.8% | 94.8% | 5.2% |
| Sound Beach | 2.58 | 43.6 | 11.0% | 13.6% | 8.7% | 1958 | $2,989 | 46.5% | 98.0% | 6.2% |
| Mount Sinai | 2.84 | 48.7 | 2.3% | 7.6% | 6.5% | 1987 | $2,656 | 51.4% | 95.2% | 2.3% |
| Rocky Point | 2.73 | 38.9 | 12.1% | 12.4% | 8.6% | 1965 | $2,378 | 36.7% | 96.1% | 6.2% |
| Port Jefferson Station | 2.79 | 42.5 | 6.4% | 21.2% | 8.4% | 1976 | $2,400 | 40.3% | 92.0% | 3.8% |
| Port Jefferson | 2.44 | 44.7 | 6.7% | 28.0% | 10.9% | 1969 | $2,435 | 67.6% | 97.3% | 3.0% |
| Terryville | 2.87 | 39.2 | 5.4% | 25.2% | 10.9% | 1971 | $2,977 | 29.9% | 89.3% | 6.1% |
| Coram | 2.60 | 43.9 | 8.7% | 32.3% | 8.4% | 1982 | $2,457 | 34.7% | 90.9% | 4.9% |
| Belle Terre | 2.96 | 47.5 | 8.4% | 2.4% | 9.1% | 1964 | $1,984 | 67.2% | 99.6% | 6.6% |
| Middle Island | 2.51 | 45.6 | 14.4% | 29.8% | 6.2% | 1979 | $2,145 | 31.3% | 92.2% | 5.8% |
| Shoreham | 3.35 | 41.5 | 6.0% | 4.3% | 5.7% | 1979 | $1,789 | 46.9% | 97.1% | 5.3% |
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 Miller Place. 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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