Population 6,559 · Census ACS 2020–24
Choose a measure to map it.Tap a measure to map it. Swipe the row for more. Arrows show the change since 2006–10.
Median age by neighborhoodHistory and comparison ↓︎
Younger residents
Older residents
Colorblind friendly
off
More maps of Yaphank: Best Neighborhoods · Walk Grade · Household income · Home prices · Race · Politics · Traffic noise · Internet
Population and households in Yaphank
Household size in Yaphank
| Period | Yaphank | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.88 | 2.79 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.83 | 2.85 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.63 | 2.82 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.37 | 2.79 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.51 | −0.00 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Yaphank is a place of small households, averaging 2.37 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.88 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 Yaphank
| Period | Yaphank | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.3 | 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 | 39.5 | 40.4 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.2 | +2.4 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Yaphank are younger than 39.5 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. Yaphank is younger than most New York cities.
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 Yaphank
| Period | Yaphank | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.9% | 13.1% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.2% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.5% | 11.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −7.2 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Yaphank: 5.6% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 7.2 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Yaphank 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 Yaphank
Renters in Yaphank
| Period | Yaphank | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 47.1% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.6% | 48.7% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.0% | 48.8% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 28.9% | 48.6% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +17.9 pts | +1.5 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Nearly three in ten households in Yaphank rent their homes (28.9%), a little below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. About a third of owners (33.9%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the northeast; owners are most common in the west. The renter share is up 17.9 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 Yaphank
| Period | Yaphank | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.8% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 9.0% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.4% | 9.1% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 2.8% | 7.9% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 2.8% of homes in Yaphank are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy is down 1.9 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only 23 of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people have a lower vacancy rate.
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 Yaphank
| Period | Yaphank | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1980 | 1957 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1979 | 1958 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1981 | 1959 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1989 | 1962 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Yaphank has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1989, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1980 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the west. Of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people, only 14 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 Yaphank
| Period | Yaphank | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,532 | $1,268 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,762 | $1,377 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,077 | $1,645 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,916 | $2,060 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,384 | +$792 | +$698 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Yaphank costs $2,916 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,384 a month from 2006–10, a 90% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 44.6% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the west; the highest are 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 Yaphank
Bachelor's degrees in Yaphank
| Period | Yaphank | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.8% | 35.0% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 29.9% | 36.7% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.4% | 39.9% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 36.2% | 43.6% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.4 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Yaphank as nationally: 36.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is lower than in the New York area as a whole (43.6%). The share with a degree is up 11.4 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Yaphank
| Period | Yaphank | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.1% | 83.7% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.0% | 84.6% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.1% | 86.2% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.3% | 86.9% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.2 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Yaphank: 95.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 6.2 points, in line with the national trend.
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 Yaphank
| Period | Yaphank | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 7.9% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.4% | 9.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.7% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.0% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.5 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Yaphank has been strong: 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 28 have lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 5.5 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).
Yaphank 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yaphank | 2.37 | 39.5 | 5.6% | 28.9% | 2.8% | 1989 | $2,916 | 36.2% | 95.3% | 2.0% |
| Middle Island | 2.51 | 45.6 | 14.4% | 29.8% | 6.2% | 1979 | $2,145 | 31.3% | 92.2% | 5.8% |
| Medford | 3.27 | 38.5 | 11.3% | 11.6% | 7.8% | 1975 | $2,705 | 28.1% | 87.3% | 5.5% |
| Shirley | 3.35 | 39.9 | 9.8% | 7.9% | 4.7% | 1976 | $2,226 | 19.3% | 88.7% | 5.8% |
| North Bellport | 3.40 | 33.5 | 18.6% | 35.0% | 11.8% | 1981 | $2,885 | 19.7% | 82.1% | 10.2% |
| Brookhaven | 2.78 | 51.9 | 10.6% | 12.0% | 7.0% | 1968 | $2,863 | 42.5% | 93.0% | 5.4% |
| Mastic | 3.48 | 33.1 | 15.7% | 14.3% | 5.5% | 1980 | $1,857 | 18.8% | 86.2% | 9.6% |
| Ridge | 2.48 | 50.1 | 4.3% | 10.2% | 9.9% | 1980 | $2,145 | 31.4% | 93.8% | 5.5% |
| Coram | 2.60 | 43.9 | 8.7% | 32.3% | 8.4% | 1982 | $2,457 | 34.7% | 90.9% | 4.9% |
| Moriches | 1.98 | 43.5 | 14.4% | 48.1% | 14.1% | 1995 | $2,344 | 29.4% | 93.2% | 4.9% |
| East Patchogue | 2.64 | 43.6 | 6.8% | 26.3% | 6.4% | 1968 | $2,223 | 34.9% | 88.9% | 4.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
Cities with similar populations: Nottingham, NH · Onsted, MI · Ona, WV · Olympia Fields, IL · Olivet, MI · Okolona, MS · Okanogan, WA · Ojus, FL · Offutt AFB, NE · Oconto Falls, WI
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 Yaphank. 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.
No other site shows detail at this level for free. We are able to keep this site free by receiving a small commission from the referring links on this page. Please share or cite this page if you aren’t able to otherwise support our work.