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Cost of living in Stony Brook summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Stony Brook. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New York. Key points include:
The cost of living in Stony Brook is 153 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Stony Brook is 1.5x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Stony Brook is $766,794.
The median income in Stony Brook is $174,872.
Stony Brook's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Stony Brook Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Stony Brook | New York | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 153 | 121 | 100 |
| Services | 102 | 105 | 100 |
| Groceries | 109 | 108 | 100 |
| Health | 253 | 143 | 100 |
| Housing | 110 | 112 | 100 |
| Transportation | 112 | 114 | 100 |
| Utilities | 114 | 111 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Stony Brook, NY Weather
The average high in Stony Brook is 60.6° and the average low is 44.0°.
There are 77.1 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 47.8 inches of precipitation each year with 27.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Stony Brook |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 60.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 44.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 77.1 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 47.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 27.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
1 Reviews & Comments About Stony Brook
Extortionate taxes and fees to fund a corrupt, intrusive government that provides bottom-tier services. Ridiculously high cost of living. This is what happens in one-party states.
Watch out for overpaid cops on revenue-raising missions. These guys give pigs a bad name.
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Stony Brook Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Stony Brook
The current population in Stony Brook is 12,868. The population has decreased 5.8% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12,868 | 0.3% |
| 2023 | 12,827 | 2.6% |
| 2022 | 12,501 | 3.8% |
| 2021 | 12,048 | 2.2% |
| 2020 | 11,785 | -5.2% |
| 2019 | 12,428 | -1.7% |
| 2018 | 12,641 | -5.0% |
| 2017 | 13,308 | -1.0% |
| 2016 | 13,437 | -3.3% |
| 2015 | 13,889 | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 13,936 | 3.5% |
| 2013 | 13,459 | 1.9% |
| 2012 | 13,207 | -5.0% |
| 2011 | 13,903 | 1.8% |
| 2010 | 13,658 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Stony Brook
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Stony Brook is:
73.7% White with 9,479 White residents.
2.5% African American with 324 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 5 American Indian residents.
15.1% Asian with 1,945 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 45 Other residents.
1.3% Two Or More with 166 Two Or More residents.
7.0% Hispanic with 904 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Stony Brook | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.7% | 52.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 2.5% | 13.4% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 15.1% | 9.0% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 1.3% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 7.0% | 19.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Stony Brook
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Stony Brook is 48.5% female with 6,241 female residents.
Stony Brook is 51.5% male with 6,626 male residents.
| Gender | Stony Brook | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.5% | 51.2% | 50.5% |
| Male | 51.5% | 48.8% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Stony Brook for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Stony Brook completed < 9th grade.
1.0% of adults in Stony Brook completed 9-12th grade.
11.0% of adults in Stony Brook completed high school / ged.
9.0% of adults in Stony Brook completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Stony Brook completed associate's degree.
24.0% of adults in Stony Brook completed bachelor's degree.
27.0% of adults in Stony Brook completed master's degree.
6.0% of adults in Stony Brook completed professional degree.
11.0% of adults in Stony Brook completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Stony Brook | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 11.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 9.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 24.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 27.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 6.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 11.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Stony Brook, New York
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2.1% of households in Stony Brook earn Less than $10,000.
1.2% of households in Stony Brook earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.0% of households in Stony Brook earn $15,000 to $24,999.
0.8% of households in Stony Brook earn $25,000 to $34,999.
2.8% of households in Stony Brook earn $35,000 to $49,999.
5.1% of households in Stony Brook earn $50,000 to $74,999.
8.2% of households in Stony Brook earn $75,000 to $99,999.
18.3% of households in Stony Brook earn $100,000 to $149,999.
15.5% of households in Stony Brook earn $150,000 to $199,999.
41.9% of households in Stony Brook earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Stony Brook | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.1% | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.2% | 3.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.0% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 0.8% | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 2.8% | 8.9% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 5.1% | 13.6% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.2% | 11.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.3% | 16.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 15.5% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 41.9% | 17.1% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
