Deer Park, NY — City Data, Demographics & Statistics
Suffolk County · New York
City DNA
A unique fingerprint for Deer Park based on 8 key metrics — compared to averages.
Quick Stats
Population
27,334
2023 ACS
Median Income
$138,950
2023
Median Home Value
$497,900
2023
Median Rent
$1,882
2023
Median Age
41.5
Unemployment
2.9%
Cost of Living Index
207.1
100 = national avg
Deer Park is a city in Suffolk County, New York, with a population of 27,334 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Deer Park is one of the communities in New York.
The median household income in Deer Park is $138,950, and the median home value is $497,900. The cost of living index is 207.1 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,882 per month. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, and the median age is 41.5 years.
People & Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Population
Total Population
27,334
Male
13,046
47.7%
Female
14,288
52.3%
Median Age
41.5
Education & Household
Bachelor's or Higher
26.3%
High School or Higher
44.5%
Foreign Born
20.7%
Veterans
2.8%
Married
43.8%
Avg Household Size
3.1
Marital Status by Age
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
0.560
Simpson's Index (0-1)
Largest Group
White
58.7%
Foreign Born
20.7%
Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.
Hispanic/Latino
22.5%
6,147 people
Not Hispanic/Latino
77.5%
Hispanic/Latino Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Asian Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)American Indian & Alaska Native Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Languages Spoken
Total Speakers (5+)
25,690
English Only
73.1%
#1 Non-English Language
Spanish
3,215 speakers
Limited English
10.4%
Language Distribution
English Proficiency
Speaks English Very Well
89.6%
Limited English Proficiency
10.4%
Veterans & Military
Total Veterans
774
2.8% of population
Disability Rate
18.5%
143 with disability
Veteran Median Income
$37,337
Unemployment Rate
12.4%
Period of Service
Veteran Age Distribution
Male Veterans
756
97.7%
Female Veterans
18
2.3%
Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income
Veteran Income
$37,337
Non-Veteran Income
$55,465
Difference
-$18,128
-32.7% lower
Disability Status
With Disability
143
Without Disability
631
Disability Rate
18.5%
Ancestry & Heritage
Total Reporting Ancestry
18,852
#1 Ancestry
Italian
20.8% (5,696)
#2 Ancestry
Irish
10.7% (2,935)
#3 Ancestry
West Indian
9.1% (2,485)
Top 20 Ancestries
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Families & Households
Total Households
8,863
Family Households
6,334
71.5%
Married Couples
5,026
56.7%
Non-Family Households
2,529
28.5%
Single Mother Households
927
10.5%
Single Father Households
381
4.3%
Living Alone
1,932
21.8%
Children Under 18
Total Children
4,723
In Married Couple
4,003
84.8%
With Single Mother
457
9.7%
With Single Father
263
5.6%
Family Income
Median Family Income
$156,196
Married Couple Income
$167,388
Single Mother Income
$121,402
Single Father Income
$120,917
Avg Family Size
3.1
Avg Non-Family Size
2.0
Grandparents w/ Grandchildren
1,397
Grandparents Responsible
64
Economy
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Overview
Median Household Income
$138,950
+90% vs national
Per Capita Income
$54,332
+46% vs national
Poverty Rate
4.6%
-66% vs national
Gini Index
0.4123
0 = perfect equality
Unemployment
2.9%
-44% vs national
SNAP Recipients
6.5%
of households
How Deer Park Compares
Deer Park vs Similar Cities
Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Deer Park is highlighted.
Median Household Income
Deer Park, NY has a median household income of $138,950, making it the 1,687th highest median household income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Deer Park has a higher median household income than 94% of all the cities we measured.
Per Capita Income
Deer Park, NY has a per capita income of $54,332, making it the 3,553rd highest per capita income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Deer Park has a higher per capita income than 87% of all the cities we measured.
Poverty Rate
Deer Park, NY has a poverty rate of 4.6%, making it the 24,341st highest poverty rate out of 31,262 cities in our database. This means that Deer Park has a higher poverty rate than 22% of all the cities we measured.
Unemployment Rate
Deer Park, NY has a unemployment rate of 2.9%, making it the 17,959th highest unemployment rate out of 31,012 cities in our database. This means that Deer Park has a higher unemployment rate than 42% of all the cities we measured.
Where Do You Stack Up?
Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Deer Park. The median household income here is $138,950.
Income Distribution
Employment Snapshot
Unemployment Rate
2.9%
-42% vs NY avg
Labor Force
15,216
Employed
14,771
How People Get to Work
Employment by Sector
Education & Workforce
Bachelor's Degree+
26.3%
of adults 25+
High School Diploma+
44.5%
of adults 25+
Median Age
41.5
Work from Home
7.4%
of workers
Top Occupations & Wages
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (2024)
Data represents the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area
Highest-Paying Job
Software Developers
Top Median Wage
$162.0K
per year
Occupations Tracked
20
Cost of Living
Overall Index
207.1
100 = national avg
+107.1 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$91,132
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$215,403
per year
Cost Index by Category
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD
1 Bedroom
$2,379
per month
2 Bedroom
$2,747
per month
The median household income in Deer Park, NY is $138,950, which is 89.8% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $54,332. The poverty rate of 4.6% is lower than the NY state average of 10.6%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4123, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, compared to the state average of 5.0%. The labor force is 15,216. 26.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 72.8% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 207.1, which is 107.1% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 254.3. A single adult needs to earn approximately $91,132 per year to cover basic expenses.
Housing & Real Estate
Market SnapshotRedfin — January 2026
Median Sale Price
$690,000
Median List Price
$639,495
Price Per Sq Ft
$392
Days on Market
41
Active Inventory
31
Months of Supply
3.1
Seller's market
Zillow Home Value
$643,476
ZHVI — January 2026
Zillow Rent Index
$2,976
ZORI — January 2026
Market CompetitivenessRedfin
Sold Above List
30.0%
Off Market in 2 Weeks
0.0%
Sale-to-List Ratio
99.1%
Buyer's market
Price TrendsRedfin
Market ActivityRedfin
Homes Sold
10
New Listings
12
Pending Sales
13
Price Per Square FootRedfin
Median Sale $/SF
$392
Median List $/SF
$430
Deer Park vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin
Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Deer Park is highlighted.
Median Home Value
Deer Park, NY has a median home value of $497,900, making it the 2,994th highest median home value out of 27,993 cities in our database. This means that Deer Park has a higher median home value than 89% of all the cities we measured.
Median Rent
Deer Park, NY has a median rent of $1,882, making it the 2,046th highest median rent out of 22,337 cities in our database. This means that Deer Park has a higher median rent than 91% of all the cities we measured.
Median Price Per Sq Ft
Deer Park, NY has a price per square foot of $392, making it the 2,005th highest price per square foot out of 20,748 cities in our database. This means that Deer Park has a higher price per square foot than 90% of all the cities we measured.
Rent Burden
Deer Park, NY has a rent burden of 16.3%, making it the 14,729th highest rent burden out of 21,928 cities in our database. This means that Deer Park has a higher rent burden than 33% of all the cities we measured.
Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Home Value
$497,900
Median Rent
$1,882
Total Housing Units
9,323
Vacancy Rate
4.9%
Owner Occupied
85.1%
Renter Occupied
14.9%
Median Property Tax
$10,001
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$2,481
Housing Types
Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Property Tax
$10,001
per year
Effective Tax Rate
2.01%
of home value
Median Home Value
$497,900
Estimated Mean Tax
$10,639
The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($10,001) by the median home value ($497,900). In Deer Park, NY, this works out to an effective rate of 2.01%. This is above the national average of approximately 1.1%.
The current median sale price in Deer Park, NY is $690,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 41 days on the market. 30.0% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 3.1 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $392. Zillow's observed rent index is $2,976/month. About 85.1% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1963. There are 9,323 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $10,001. The effective tax rate is 2.01%, above the national average.
Crime data is not yet available for Deer Park. The FBI UCR/NIBRS program does not cover all jurisdictions.
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
97.3
Relatively High
Expected Annual Loss
97.9
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
21.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
94.1
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
36
Public Assistance
$390.5M
Individual Assistance
$85.8M
Most Common Type
Hurricane
13 declarations
Public Assistance by Category
Showing 20 of 39 disasters
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
33,914
Total Claims Paid
$1,114,060,627
Avg Claim Payout
$32,850
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
75
Federal Funding
$30,072,610
Properties Protected
127
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
2.66
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 202.2: Elevation of Private Structures - Coastal | 10 | $685,212 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine; 200.2: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Coastal | 6 | $0 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 5 | $1,620,522 |
| 200.2: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Coastal | 5 | $3,750,000 |
| 202.1: Elevation of Private Structures - Riverine | 4 | $665,901 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Deer Park has a relatively high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are winter weather, coastal flood, strong wind. The area has had 36 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (13 declarations). 33,914 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $390,460,380 in public assistance recovery funding. $85,807,918 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 75 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.
Health
Community Health
Source: CDC PLACES
Obesity Rate
29.1%
7.0pp below the national average
Depression Rate
15.4%
8.1pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.0%
1.9pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.4%
4.2pp below the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
38.9%
Arthritis
23.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
9.2%
Health Risk Behaviors
Prevention & Screening
Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Frequent Mental Distress
14.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
15.4%
Loneliness
30.3%
Lack of Support
25.1%
Disability Prevalence
Any Disability
25.4%
Mobility
11.7%
Cognitive
10.9%
Hearing
5.1%
Vision
4.0%
Self-Care
3.0%
Independent Living
6.3%
Health-Related Social Needs
Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Deer Park has an obesity rate of 29.1%, which is 7.0pp below the national average. The depression rate is 15.4%, 8.1pp below the national average. About 6.4% of adults lack health insurance. 81.8% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital Compare
Nearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
2
Avg CMS Rating
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.9 mi
Good Samaritan Hospital Medica...
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center | 3.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | Yes |
| Sagamore Children'S Psychiatric Center | 4.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Ns/Lij Hs Southside Hospital | 5.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | Yes |
| Brunswick Hospital Center, Inc. | 7.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| South Oaks Hosp | 7.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Infrastructure
Commute Overview2023 ACS
Drive Alone
72.8%
-8% vs national
Public Transit
9.4%
+949% vs national
Work From Home
7.4%
-21% vs national
Carpool
6.8%
Walk
0.4%
How Deer Park's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023
How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023
Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023
Commute data for Deer Park, NY covers travel times and transportation modes. 72.8% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 7.4% work from home, which is below the NY state average of 11.1%. Public transit is used by 9.4% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 6.8% of workers carpool.
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
90.3%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
78.6%
of households
No Internet
9.2%
of households
Total Households
8,863
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
95.7%
of households
Smartphone
88.4%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
87.5%
of households
Tablet
73.8%
of households
Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).
Electricity Rates
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)Residential Rate
24.4¢
per kWh
+28% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg
Commercial Rate
18.8¢
per kWh
+21% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg
Industrial Rate
9.2¢
per kWh
-23% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg
Avg Monthly Bill
$140
residential
-5% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg
43% above the national average of 17.1¢/kWh
Residential electricity in New York averages 24.4¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $140. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).
Deer Park vs Similar Cities
Source: EIA (2024)Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (25,000 - 50,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.
Residential Rate (¢/kWh)
Commercial Rate (¢/kWh)
Industrial Rate (¢/kWh)
Average Monthly Bill
90.3% of households in Deer Park have broadband internet access. 78.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 9.2% of households have no internet access.
Politics & Government
County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Deer Park is located in Suffolk County, NY. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Deer Park.
Election Overview
Source: Suffolk County (2024)2024 Winner
Republican
Dem Votes
341,812
45.0%
GOP Votes
417,549
55.0%
Total Votes
759,361
Margin
R+10.0%
Shift from 2020
R+10.0pp
vs prior election
Election History
Source: County-Level Election Results| Year | Dem Votes | GOP Votes | Total | Dem % | GOP % | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 341,812 | 417,549 | 759,361 | 45.0% | 55.0% | R+10.0 |
| 2020 | 381,021 | 381,253 | 771,541 | 49.4% | 49.4% | R+0.0 |
| 2016 | 276,953 | 328,403 | 625,720 | 44.3% | 52.5% | R+8.2 |
In the 2024 presidential election, Suffolk County recorded 759,361 total votes. Republicans won the county with 55.0% of the vote compared to 45.0% for Democrats, a margin of R+10.0%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+10.0pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Suffolk County has shifted 1.8 percentage points toward Republicans.
Nonprofits Overview
Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMFTotal Nonprofits
85
Total Assets
$28.0M
Total Income
$25.9M
Per 10K Residents
31.1
nonprofits
-32.6% vs peers avg
Orgs with >$1M Assets
6
Median Assets
$85K
Oldest Active
1946
ruling year
Newest Org
2025
ruling year
Nonprofits by Category
Source: IRS / NTEE ClassificationTop 10 hold $27.3M of $28.0M total
Nonprofit Size Distribution
Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMFNumber of nonprofits by total asset size
When Were Nonprofits Founded?
Source: IRS Ruling DateNumber of currently active nonprofits by founding decade
Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities
Source: IRS BMF + Census ACSCompared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000
Largest Nonprofits in Deer Park
Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMFDeer Park, NY has 85 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $28.0M. The most common category is Religion-Related, with 19 organizations. 6 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 31.1 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1946.
SBA Lending Overview
Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level DataTotal SBA Loans
441
Total Approved
$156.1M
Jobs Supported
5,185
Per 10K Residents
161.3
SBA loans
+24.9% vs peers avg
Unique Lenders
72
Top Lender
JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association
68 loans
Top Industry
Construction
Data Span
1992–2026
Loan Program Breakdown
Source: SBA FOIALoans
367
Total Amount
$94.4M
Avg Loan
$257,143
Median Loan
$95,000
SBA Guaranteed
$68.5M(73%)
Jobs Supported
2,938
Loans
74
Total Amount
$61.7M
Avg Loan
$834,419
Median Loan
$453,500
Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)
Source: SBA FOIARecent Loans
78
18% of all-time total
Recent Amount
$42.4M
27% of all-time total
Avg Recent Loan
$543,977
Top Industries Funded
Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS CodesSBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities
Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACSCompared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000
Top SBA Borrowers
Source: SBA FOIA| Business | Loans | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Precision Oral Maxillofacial Surgery P.c. | 2 | $5.0M |
| Inter-county Bakers, Inc. | 1 | $5.0M |
| Cubesmart 6270 | 1 | $4.9M |
| Consumer Product Services Llc | 1 | $4.0M |
| Bli International Inc. | 1 | $3.9M |
| J.r. Fuel Oil Inc. | 3 | $3.2M |
| National General Services Corp | 1 | $3.1M |
| 333 Ventures Llc | 2 | $3.0M |
| Fragrancenet.com Inc. | 1 | $2.9M |
| A & Z Pharmaceutical Inc | 1 | $2.7M |
Deer Park, NY has received 441 SBA loans totaling $156.1M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 367 loans (83% of the total), supporting 2,938 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 74 loans totaling $61.7M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Construction. The most active SBA lender in Deer Park is JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association with 68 loans. That works out to 161.3 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.
ZIP Code Overview
Source: Census ACSZIP Codes
34
Total Population
769,253
Avg Median Income
$144,713
Avg Home Value
$602,844
ZIP Code Details
Source: Census ACS| ZIP Code | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Median Rent | Area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11701 | 28,174 | $110,639 | $489,000 | $2,307 | 4.6 |
| 11702 | 14,002 | $136,711 | $598,600 | $2,369 | 11.5 |
| 11703 | 17,205 | $130,140 | $469,900 | $2,206 | 3.0 |
| 11704 | 40,285 | $127,034 | $485,400 | $2,089 | 7.9 |
| 11706 | 68,648 | $115,112 | $464,300 | $1,885 | 16.9 |
| 11714 | 22,475 | $123,679 | $586,400 | $2,211 | 4.2 |
| 11716 | 9,750 | $120,344 | $508,500 | $2,425 | 8.6 |
| 11717 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 10.7 |
| 11718 | 3,185 | $203,750 | $710,600 | $1,986 | 0.9 |
| 11722 | 38,443 | $110,365 | $407,100 | $2,094 | 7.0 |
| 11725 | 29,050 | $168,324 | $643,000 | $2,358 | 9.7 |
| 11726 | 21,940 | $125,691 | $451,300 | $1,913 | 2.5 |
| 11729 | 26,647 | $138,350 | $496,100 | $1,889 | 6.2 |
| 11730 | 14,376 | $146,190 | $577,600 | $2,508 | 4.5 |
| 11731 | 29,891 | $158,819 | $622,100 | $2,261 | 8.3 |
| 11735 | 32,778 | $146,190 | $572,000 | $2,285 | 10.7 |
| 11739 | 1,191 | $133,393 | $840,400 | N/A | 3.5 |
| 11740 | 10,699 | $161,705 | $686,900 | N/A | 3.7 |
| 11743 | 42,423 | $173,014 | $748,200 | $2,397 | 25.7 |
| 11746 | 66,883 | $158,309 | $664,900 | $1,907 | 24.1 |
| 11747 | 19,826 | $154,914 | $747,900 | $3,501 | 12.6 |
| 11749 | 3,581 | $112,435 | $451,700 | $1,781 | 2.2 |
| 11751 | 13,152 | $116,328 | $501,900 | $2,238 | 4.0 |
| 11752 | 8,990 | $148,538 | $482,300 | $2,512 | 4.0 |
| 11754 | 17,660 | $123,406 | $595,300 | $1,837 | 7.4 |
| 11757 | 44,571 | $128,081 | $479,500 | $2,091 | 6.8 |
| 11762 | 22,447 | $170,799 | $623,000 | $2,886 | 3.2 |
| 11787 | 34,656 | $141,505 | $642,200 | $2,349 | 14.9 |
| 11788 | 17,092 | $148,946 | $635,700 | $2,689 | 8.6 |
| 11795 | 25,063 | $171,068 | $598,800 | $2,660 | 5.7 |
| 11797 | 9,338 | $183,472 | $1,005,500 | $3,315 | 5.1 |
| 11798 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5.0 |
| 11803 | 30,219 | $184,410 | $732,000 | $3,026 | 6.2 |
| 11804 | 4,613 | $159,145 | $772,900 | N/A | 2.8 |
Deer Park, NY has 34 ZIP codes with a combined population of 769,253. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $144,713. The average median home value is $602,844. The average median monthly rent is -$62,497,876.
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