Population
Waxhaw
21,565
East Patchogue
21,364
Median Income
Waxhaw
$128,115
East Patchogue
$107,721
Home Value
Waxhaw
$506,300
East Patchogue
$459,200
Rent
Waxhaw
$1,770
East Patchogue
$1,863
Crime Rate
Waxhaw
0.59
East Patchogue
N/A
Cost of Living
Waxhaw
184.9
East Patchogue
179.3
Avg Temp
Waxhaw
N/A
East Patchogue
N/A
Unemployment
Waxhaw
3.6%
East Patchogue
5.0%
How Similar Are Waxhaw & East Patchogue?
East Patchogue is Waxhaw's #25 most similar city
4 of 8 key metrics match within 10%
Population
Waxhaw
21,565
East Patchogue
21,364
Both cities have similar populations — Waxhaw at 21,565 and East Patchogue at 21,364.
Political Leaning
Waxhaw
62.1%
East Patchogue
55.0%
Both cities lean Republican, but Waxhaw has a stronger Republican lean (11% difference).
Unemployment
Waxhaw
3.6%
East Patchogue
5.0%
East Patchogue has a 29% higher unemployment than Waxhaw.
Median Income
Waxhaw
$128,115
East Patchogue
$107,721
Waxhaw has a 16% higher median income than East Patchogue.
Home Values
Waxhaw
$506,300
East Patchogue
$459,200
Both cities have similar home values — just a 9% difference.
Education
Waxhaw
32.9%
East Patchogue
25.8%
Waxhaw has a 22% higher education than East Patchogue.
Demographics
Waxhaw
71.3%
East Patchogue
78.0%
Both cities have similar demographics — just a 8% difference.
Cost of Living
Waxhaw
184.9
East Patchogue
179.3
Both cities have similar cost of living — just a 3% difference.
4 out of 8 key metrics match within 10%. Waxhaw and East Patchogue share several key characteristics.
At a Glance
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Waxhaw
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East Patchogue
Waxhaw leads in 2 of 8 categories
Cost of Living & Affordability — East Patchogue leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDWaxhaw has a fair market rent (2br) of $1,686 vs $2,747 in East Patchogue (39% lower). East Patchogue scores 144.2 on the transportation index (100 = national avg) vs 195.8 in Waxhaw. Waxhaw has a fair market rent (1br) of $1,538 vs $2,379 in East Patchogue (35% lower).
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Housing Market — Waxhaw leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSWaxhaw has a median property tax of $3,609 vs $9,630 in East Patchogue (63% lower). Waxhaw has a vacancy rate of 3.9% compared to 5.8% in East Patchogue. Waxhaw has a single-family homes of 94.4% compared to 74.2% in East Patchogue.
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Jobs & Economy — Waxhaw leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSWaxhaw has a work from home of 27.9% compared to 7.7% in East Patchogue. Waxhaw has a poverty rate of 4.3% compared to 6.5% in East Patchogue. Waxhaw has a unemployment rate of 3.6% compared to 5.0% in East Patchogue.
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Crime & Safety
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Weather & Climate
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Schools & Education
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauWaxhaw has a bachelor's degree or higher of 32.9% compared to 25.8% in East Patchogue. East Patchogue has a high school diploma or higher of 47.3% compared to 43.2% in Waxhaw.
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Bachelor's Degree or Higher
High School Diploma or Higher
Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSWaxhaw has a population of 21,565, about 1x the size of East Patchogue (21,364). Waxhaw skews younger with a median age of 36.9 vs 42.7.
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Waxhaw
East Patchogue
Healthcare
Source: CMS Hospital CompareEast Patchogue: 3.8 vs Waxhaw: 2.7 for avg cms rating (out of 5). Waxhaw: 5 vs East Patchogue: 4 for with emergency services.
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Transportation & Commute
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSWaxhaw has a work from home of 27.9% compared to 7.7% in East Patchogue. East Patchogue has a public transit of 4.0% compared to 0.1% in Waxhaw. East Patchogue has a drive alone of 77.6% compared to 61.6% in Waxhaw.
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