Population 10,787 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Northport
Household size in Northport
| Period | Northport | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.73 | 2.79 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.58 | 2.85 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.58 | 2.82 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.61 | 2.79 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.11 | −0.00 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Northport average 2.61 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is smaller than in the New York area as a whole, where it has 2.79 people. Household size has dropped from 2.73 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Northport
| Period | Northport | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.6 | 38.0 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.8 | 38.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 50.7 | 39.8 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 49.1 | 40.4 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.5 | +2.4 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 49.1, Northport is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 44.6 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people, only 30 are older.
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 Northport
| Period | Northport | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.2% | 13.1% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.0% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.5% | 11.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.6% of households in Northport, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged up 1.4 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 Northport
Renters in Northport
| Period | Northport | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.3% | 47.1% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.8% | 48.7% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.4% | 48.8% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 11.6% | 48.6% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.7 pts | +1.5 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Northport is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 11.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About four in ten owners (39.0%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share is down 4.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 Northport
| Period | Northport | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.8% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 9.0% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.4% | 9.1% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.3% | 7.9% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Northport: 7.3% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The picture is much the same across the New York area. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 1.5 points, 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 Northport
| Period | Northport | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1953 | 1957 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1957 | 1958 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1956 | 1959 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1958 | 1962 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Northport is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1958, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1953 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the east.
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 Northport
| Period | Northport | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,310 | $1,268 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,561 | $1,377 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,800 | $1,645 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,106 | $2,060 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$796 | +$792 | +$698 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Northport costs $2,106 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $796 a month from 2006–10, a 61% jump, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 28.1% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southwest; the highest are in the northwest.
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 Northport
Bachelor's degrees in Northport
| Period | Northport | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 54.0% | 35.0% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 60.8% | 36.7% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 57.6% | 39.9% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 66.9% | 43.6% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.9 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Northport: 66.9% 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. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 12.9 points, as it has nationally. Only 39 of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of college graduates.
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 Northport
| Period | Northport | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 98.9% | 83.7% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.8% | 84.6% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 98.3% | 86.2% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 99.2% | 86.9% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Northport: 99.2% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. No other New York city with 5,000+ people has a higher share of high school graduates.
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 Northport
| Period | Northport | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.5% | 7.9% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.9% | 9.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.2% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 0.8% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.7 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Northport has been strong: just 0.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only one other New York city with 5,000+ people has lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.7 points, in line with the national trend.
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).
Northport 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northport | 2.61 | 49.1 | 7.6% | 11.6% | 7.3% | 1958 | $2,106 | 66.9% | 99.2% | 0.8% |
| Centerport | 2.70 | 48.4 | 2.2% | 3.7% | 2.6% | 1956 | $3,490 | 70.5% | 98.3% | 6.6% |
| Fort Salonga | 2.91 | 46.1 | 4.4% | 1.2% | 3.0% | 1964 | $2,367 | 62.1% | 98.2% | 5.4% |
| Asharoken | 2.59 | 53.2 | 8.7% | 15.1% | 12.1% | 1963 | $3,282 | 55.3% | 97.6% | 2.8% |
| East Northport | 2.80 | 46.0 | 5.1% | 9.4% | 4.4% | 1961 | $2,443 | 53.2% | 95.9% | 3.6% |
| Greenlawn | 3.09 | 44.2 | 5.0% | 17.9% | 0.9% | 1965 | $1,691 | 53.1% | 94.1% | 2.7% |
| Huntington Bay | 2.45 | 59.0 | 1.1% | 1.0% | 1.4% | 1963 | $2,313 | 82.7% | 98.6% | 6.7% |
| Huntington | 2.80 | 45.2 | 7.1% | 11.6% | 4.3% | 1960 | $2,681 | 62.6% | 96.2% | 3.8% |
| Huntington Station | 3.23 | 44.8 | 11.1% | 22.2% | 6.9% | 1962 | $2,160 | 38.0% | 85.3% | 4.2% |
| Commack | 3.04 | 42.9 | 5.3% | 7.8% | 3.6% | 1966 | $2,640 | 59.7% | 96.7% | 4.0% |
| Kings Park | 2.71 | 44.2 | 4.9% | 16.4% | 4.6% | 1968 | $1,757 | 50.7% | 94.8% | 3.6% |
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 Northport. 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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