Special Interest
Housing in Suffolk County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Suffolk County averages $2,255/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the New York median of $1,621 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 37% of household income on rent, above the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Suffolk County FMR Area are $2,168 for a studio, $2,589 for 1‑bedroom, $2,989 for 2‑bedroom, $3,877 for 3‑bedroom, and $4,100 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $734 increase for a 2-bedroom in Suffolk County shows a 33% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Suffolk County was 3.5% in 2024, compared to New York at 4.3% and the national rate of 4.0%.
