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Living in
Coram.
Coram is an unincorporated community in Suffolk County, NY. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Coram
Living in Coram means settling into a mature, family-oriented Long Island community where most people own homes and commutes average around 34 minutes. The median household income of $105,220 reflects a solidly middle-to-upper-middle-class area, though home values around $452,100 and median rent of $2,492 per month align with broader Long Island real estate costs. The unemployment rate sits at a healthy 3.4%, and about 37% of residents hold college degrees, suggesting a fairly educated workforce.
Coram at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
43.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.5%
Foreign-Born
16.7%
Broadband Internet
93.6%
of households
Population Growth
+3.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics16.7% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Coram: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Coram, the largest foreign-born group is from India (8.1%), and 12.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
19.2%
of residents
65 and Older
18.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
26.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
29.4%
of households
Married Couples
46.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.58
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 54% above NY average
Rent, home values, and income in Coram
In Coram, rent runs 54% above the NY average, and home values are 7% above the NY average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
55.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
28.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
112.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Homeowners
69.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1979
median year built
Vacant Homes
7.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $573,994 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.8 pts below NY average
Unemployment in Coram and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Suffolk County, which includes Coram, is 0.8 percentage points lower than the NY average.
Unemployment rate
Coram: Suffolk County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Suffolk County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Coram is about 3% of Suffolk County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Coram Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro area
Commute33.7 min avg
How Coram residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Coram, most residents drive alone to work (80%), and 49% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 7 mi
Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP)
Small hub790k passengers boarded in 2025
- 44 mi
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Major hub30.8M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 88% below national average
Crime rates for 2023
Older dataThe latest complete year reported to the FBI is 2023. It's compared with the national rate for 2023.
Violent crime in the area policed by the Suffolk County Police Department, which covers Coram, runs 88% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
47.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (386 national, 2023)
Property Crime Rate
566.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,951 national, 2023)
Policed by Suffolk County Police Department (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersHigh Wind most common — 19 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
97.3 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Suffolk County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Suffolk County, which includes Coram, the most common type is high wind, with 19 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19 | High Wind | $17,500 |
| 2024 | 21 | High Wind | $10.7M |
| 2023 | 8 | Flash Flood | $51,000 |
| 2022 | 23 | Thunderstorm Wind | $205,800 |
| 2021 | 25 | High Wind | $5.4M |
| 2020 | 28 | High Wind | $2.6M |
| 2019 | 37 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.8M |
| 2018 | 42 | Winter Weather | $932,750 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Suffolk County, county-wide
Coram is about 3% of Suffolk County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality41 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Suffolk County, which includes Coram, is typically good — 265 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
41
Good Days
265
per year
Moderate Days
95
per year
Unhealthy Days
2
per year
Suffolk County, county-wide
Coram is about 3% of Suffolk County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate81°F summers, 29°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Coram has warm summers (avg high 81°F) and cold winters (avg low 29°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
62°/42°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
81°/65°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
65°/50°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
43°/29°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
48.5"
Annual Snowfall
31.8"
Hot Days/Year
9
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
79
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
122
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41°F | 26°F | 3.71" |
| Feb | 43°F | 28°F | 3.20" |
| Mar | 50°F | 33°F | 4.65" |
| Apr | 64°F | 43°F | 4.42" |
| May | 72°F | 51°F | 3.89" |
| Jun | 78°F | 61°F | 3.93" |
| Jul | 83°F | 68°F | 3.88" |
| Aug | 82°F | 67°F | 4.02" |
| Sep | 75°F | 61°F | 4.30" |
| Oct | 65°F | 49°F | 4.24" |
| Nov | 56°F | 40°F | 3.70" |
| Dec | 46°F | 32°F | 4.56" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Coram
Uninsured
3.3%
of residents
No hospitals inside Coram's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
John T Mather Memorial Hospital of Port Jefferson
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.6 mi away · Port Jefferson
Long Island Community Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.2 mi away · Patchogue
St Charles Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.3 mi away · Port Jefferson
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education13.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Coram
Coram's student/teacher ratio is 13.9:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 36.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
36.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Coram (within 15 miles)
Suffolk County Community College
3.2 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 14,218 students · in-state tuition $7,340 · 36% graduate · median earnings $54,024 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Fire Island National Seashore, 12 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Coram
Coram has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Fire Island National Seashore (12 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Fire Island National Seashore
National Seashore
12 mi awaySagamore Hill National Historic Site
National Historic Site
26 mi awayWeir Farm National Historical Park
National Historical Park
36 mi awaySaint Paul's Church National Historic Site
National Historic Site
43 mi awayGeneral Grant National Memorial
National Memorial
50 mi awayHamilton Grange National Memorial
National Memorial
50 mi awayGateway National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
52 mi awayTheodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
National Historic Site
52 mi awayPublic Libraries in Coram
Middle Country Public Library - Selden
575 Middle Country Road, Selden
Cities Near Coram
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Coram?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Coram FAQ
Is Coram, New York affordable?⌄
Coram's median rent is $2,492/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $105,220/year. Median home value is $452,100.
Is Coram, New York safe?⌄
Coram is policed by the Suffolk County Police Department, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 48 per 100,000 residents in 2023, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 386/100k that year. Property crime rate is 567 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Coram, New York?⌄
Suffolk County, which includes Coram, has an unemployment rate of 3.5%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Coram, New York?⌄
The cost of living in Coram is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,492/month and median household income is $105,220/year. The median home value is $452,100. About 56% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Coram, New York?⌄
The average commute in Coram is 34 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from