Population 15,508 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Sayville
Household size in Sayville
| Period | Sayville | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.78 | 2.79 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.78 | 2.85 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.88 | 2.82 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.69 | 2.79 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.10 | −0.00 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Sayville average 2.69 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is smaller than in the wider New York area, where it has 2.79 people. Household size has dropped from 2.78 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 Sayville
| Period | Sayville | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.9 | 38.0 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.0 | 38.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.9 | 39.8 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.4 | 40.4 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.5 | +2.4 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
Sayville skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.4, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 41.9, 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 Sayville
| Period | Sayville | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 13.1% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.7% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.2% | 11.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Sayville: 5.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 1.0 points, mirroring the country. Sayville has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five New York cities.
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 Sayville
Renters in Sayville
| Period | Sayville | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.2% | 47.1% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.8% | 48.7% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.5% | 48.8% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.6% | 48.6% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | +1.5 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 22.6% of households in Sayville rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 35.8% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the northwest and least common in the northeast. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 3.4 points, mirroring the country.
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 Sayville
| Period | Sayville | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.4% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.9% | 9.0% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.8% | 9.1% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.2% | 7.9% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs a little high in Sayville: 11.2% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy is up 2.8 points from 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 Sayville
| Period | Sayville | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1963 | 1957 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1962 | 1958 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1964 | 1959 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1964 | 1962 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Sayville is a place of older homes: half were built before 1964, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the south.
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 Sayville
| Period | Sayville | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,401 | $1,268 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,725 | $1,377 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,079 | $1,645 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,234 | $2,060 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$833 | +$792 | +$698 | +$606 |
Rent in Sayville runs $2,234 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $833 a month from 2006–10, a 59% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 39.1% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the northwest; the most affordable are in the east.
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 Sayville
Bachelor's degrees in Sayville
| Period | Sayville | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.9% | 35.0% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 42.7% | 36.7% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 46.5% | 39.9% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 54.9% | 43.6% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +17.9 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Sayville is highly educated: more than half of adults 25 and older (54.9%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 17.9 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the west.
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 Sayville
| Period | Sayville | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.0% | 83.7% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.2% | 84.6% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.9% | 86.2% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.8% | 86.9% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Sayville: 95.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has edged up 0.8 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
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 Sayville
| Period | Sayville | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.4% | 7.9% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.3% | 9.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.3% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.0% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Sayville has been low: just 2.0% 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 27 have lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.4 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).
Sayville 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sayville | 2.69 | 46.4 | 5.4% | 22.6% | 11.2% | 1964 | $2,234 | 54.9% | 95.8% | 2.0% |
| West Sayville | 2.89 | 45.6 | 10.1% | 20.0% | 15.3% | 1954 | $2,665 | 44.0% | 94.6% | 1.5% |
| Bayport | 2.84 | 44.4 | 13.2% | 20.2% | 3.9% | 1967 | $1,820 | 54.4% | 97.9% | 1.2% |
| Bohemia | 2.82 | 44.1 | 5.4% | 16.7% | 7.7% | 1970 | $2,671 | 41.3% | 95.1% | 3.0% |
| Oakdale | 2.56 | 47.7 | 5.1% | 15.7% | 10.2% | 1969 | $2,394 | 45.4% | 96.4% | 4.0% |
| Blue Point | 2.31 | 49.2 | 5.9% | 10.8% | 5.2% | 1972 | $2,455 | 56.5% | 97.8% | 5.4% |
| Holbrook | 2.99 | 41.4 | 7.4% | 20.9% | 4.5% | 1975 | $2,333 | 35.1% | 92.6% | 4.9% |
| Patchogue | 2.39 | 38.8 | 8.1% | 44.0% | 8.3% | 1966 | $2,337 | 37.0% | 90.0% | 3.4% |
| North Patchogue | 2.90 | 38.4 | 12.1% | 9.3% | 6.6% | 1966 | $2,248 | 32.6% | 94.4% | 4.2% |
| Great River | 2.60 | 52.0 | 1.3% | 3.8% | 9.0% | 1962 | $2,740 | 61.6% | 95.2% | 4.5% |
| North Great River | 3.28 | 45.6 | 3.8% | 12.6% | 3.5% | 1965 | $2,416 | 28.6% | 86.2% | 3.0% |
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 Sayville. 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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