Stony Brook University, NY — City Data, Demographics & Statistics
Suffolk County · New York
Quick Stats
Population
9,138
2023 ACS
Median Income
N/A
Median Home Value
N/A
Median Rent
N/A
Median Age
19.9
Unemployment
14.9%
Stony Brook University is a city in Suffolk County, New York, with a population of 9,138 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Stony Brook University is one of the communities in New York.
The unemployment rate is 14.9%, and the median age is 19.9 years.
People & Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Population
Total Population
9,138
Male
4,827
52.8%
Female
4,311
47.2%
Median Age
19.9
Education & Household
Bachelor's or Higher
4.7%
High School or Higher
6.6%
Foreign Born
24.0%
Veterans
2.6%
Married
2.1%
Marital Status by Age
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
0.637
Simpson's Index (0-1)
Largest Group
Asian
47.2%
Foreign Born
24.0%
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
11.4%
1,042 people
Not Hispanic/Latino
88.6%
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+)
9,138
English Only
47.1%
#1 Non-English Language
Chinese
1,850 speakers
Limited English
12.4%
Language Distribution
English Proficiency
Speaks English Very Well
87.6%
Limited English Proficiency
12.4%
Veterans & Military
Total Veterans
234
2.6% of population
Disability Rate
18.4%
43 with disability
Veteran Median Income
$29,083
Period of Service
Veteran Age Distribution
Male Veterans
224
95.7%
Female Veterans
10
4.3%
Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income
Veteran Income
$29,083
Non-Veteran Income
$4,763
Difference
$24,320
510.6% higher
Disability Status
With Disability
43
Without Disability
191
Disability Rate
18.4%
Ancestry & Heritage
Total Reporting Ancestry
3,819
#1 Ancestry
Italian
8.7% (799)
#2 Ancestry
Irish
6.2% (567)
#3 Ancestry
German
4.8% (438)
Top 20 Ancestries
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Economy
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Employment Snapshot
Unemployment Rate
14.9%
Labor Force
3,361
Employed
2,861
Mean Commute
17 min
How People Get to Work
Employment by Sector
Education & Workforce
Bachelor's Degree+
4.7%
of adults 25+
High School Diploma+
6.6%
of adults 25+
Median Age
19.9
Work from Home
7.6%
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
The unemployment rate is 14.9%. The labor force is 3,361. 4.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 17 minutes, with 7.6% working from home. About 20.3% of workers drive alone to work.
Housing & Real Estate
Market SnapshotRedfin — July 2025
Median Sale Price
$884,000
Median List Price
N/A
Price Per Sq Ft
$407
Days on Market
24
Active Inventory
N/A
Market CompetitivenessRedfin
Sold Above List
0.0%
Sale-to-List Ratio
98.2%
Buyer's market
Price TrendsRedfin
Market ActivityRedfin
Homes Sold
1
Price Per Square FootRedfin
Median Sale $/SF
$407
The current median sale price in Stony Brook University, NY is $884,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 24 days on the market. 0.0% of homes sold above asking price. The median price per square foot is $407.
Crime data is not yet available for Stony Brook University. 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
$13.4M
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.
Stony Brook University 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. $13,395,647 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
21.7%
14.4pp below the national average
Depression Rate
17.0%
6.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
2.4%
9.5pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.7%
3.9pp 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
17.1%
Arthritis
4.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
1.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
15.0%
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
20.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
17.0%
Loneliness
44.1%
Lack of Support
33.3%
Disability Prevalence
Any Disability
22.8%
Mobility
3.3%
Cognitive
15.7%
Hearing
2.1%
Vision
3.0%
Self-Care
1.1%
Independent Living
6.5%
Health-Related Social Needs
Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Stony Brook University has an obesity rate of 21.7%, which is 14.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 17.0%, 6.5pp below the national average. About 6.7% of adults lack health insurance. 73.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital Compare
Nearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
4.2 / 5
Nearest Hospital
0.7 mi
Suny/Stony Brook University Ho...
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suny/Stony Brook University Hospital | 0.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | Yes |
| John T Mather Memorial Hospital Of Port Jefferson | 4.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | Yes |
| St Charles Hospital | 4.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
| St Catherine Of Siena Hospital Medical Center | 6.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | Yes |
| Northport Va Medical Center | 11.4 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 4/5 | Yes |
Infrastructure
Commute Overview2023 ACS
Mean Commute
17 min
-29% vs national
Drive Alone
20.3%
-74% vs national
Public Transit
15.2%
+1587% vs national
Work From Home
7.6%
-18% vs national
Carpool
7.3%
Walk / Bike
46.5%
combined
How Stony Brook University's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023
How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023
Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023
The average commute in Stony Brook University, NY is 17 minutes, which is 28.6% below the national average of 23 minutes. 20.3% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 7.6% work from home, which is below the NY state average of 11.1%. Public transit is used by 15.2% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 7.3% of workers carpool. 45.6% walk to work. 0.8% commute by bicycle.
Electricity Rates
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)Residential Rate
24.4¢
per kWh
+28% vs Under 10,000 avg
Commercial Rate
18.8¢
per kWh
+21% vs Under 10,000 avg
Industrial Rate
9.2¢
per kWh
-23% vs Under 10,000 avg
Avg Monthly Bill
$140
residential
-5% vs Under 10,000 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).
Stony Brook University vs Similar Cities
Source: EIA (2024)Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (Under 10,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.
Residential Rate (¢/kWh)
Commercial Rate (¢/kWh)
Industrial Rate (¢/kWh)
Average Monthly Bill
Politics & Government
County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Stony Brook University is located in Suffolk County, NY. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Stony Brook University.
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.
ZIP Code Overview
Source: Census ACSZIP Codes
28
Total Population
534,210
Avg Median Income
-$23,682,216
Avg Home Value
-$23,304,124
ZIP Code Details
Source: Census ACS| ZIP Code | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Median Rent | Area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11716 | 9,750 | $120,344 | $508,500 | $2,425 | 8.6 |
| 11720 | 28,669 | $128,015 | $471,600 | $2,377 | 8.2 |
| 11722 | 38,443 | $110,365 | $407,100 | $2,094 | 7.0 |
| 11725 | 29,050 | $168,324 | $643,000 | $2,358 | 9.7 |
| 11727 | 29,393 | $101,515 | $410,300 | $2,504 | 9.4 |
| 11733 | 17,403 | $174,931 | $653,100 | $2,386 | 11.7 |
| 11738 | 20,246 | $139,008 | $455,000 | $2,789 | 5.0 |
| 11741 | 26,356 | $138,417 | $504,000 | $2,434 | 7.5 |
| 11742 | 13,194 | $126,563 | $475,600 | $2,224 | 5.2 |
| 11749 | 3,581 | $112,435 | $451,700 | $1,781 | 2.2 |
| 11754 | 17,660 | $123,406 | $595,300 | $1,837 | 7.4 |
| 11755 | 11,953 | $120,306 | $558,900 | $2,197 | 3.3 |
| 11763 | 30,235 | $119,286 | $435,200 | $2,327 | 13.8 |
| 11764 | 12,530 | $142,344 | $589,400 | $1,221 | 9.2 |
| 11766 | 11,481 | $157,564 | $632,900 | $3,183 | 6.0 |
| 11767 | 14,495 | $148,762 | $615,800 | $2,029 | 4.3 |
| 11776 | 23,629 | $119,480 | $462,500 | $2,220 | 7.2 |
| 11777 | 9,347 | $148,519 | $655,900 | $2,261 | 4.4 |
| 11778 | 12,919 | $119,656 | $410,900 | $1,948 | 6.7 |
| 11779 | 38,273 | $117,684 | $465,400 | $2,103 | 12.5 |
| 11780 | 15,586 | $141,576 | $702,900 | $2,322 | 11.5 |
| 11784 | 25,986 | $105,268 | $435,600 | $2,273 | 5.5 |
| 11787 | 34,656 | $141,505 | $642,200 | $2,349 | 14.9 |
| 11788 | 17,092 | $148,946 | $635,700 | $2,689 | 8.6 |
| 11789 | 7,447 | $140,665 | $384,300 | $2,787 | 1.7 |
| 11790 | 19,934 | $157,695 | $590,000 | $2,652 | 7.3 |
| 11794 | 1,519 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.2 |
| 11953 | 13,383 | $92,049 | $358,400 | $1,935 | 10.3 |
Stony Brook University, NY has 28 ZIP codes with a combined population of 534,210. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$23,682,216. The average median home value is -$23,304,124. The average median monthly rent is -$23,807,320.
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