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Living in
Deer Park.
Deer Park 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 Deer Park
If you're considering Deer Park, you're looking at a solidly middle to upper-middle class Long Island suburb with strong income levels and tight housing inventory — that 3.3% vacancy rate means homes and rentals move fast here. The median household income sits around $137,000, which reflects the overall affluence of the area, though you'll pay for it: median home values hover near $544,000 and rental costs around $1,906 per month. The community skews toward married-couple households and families, with a median age of 41.6 years, so expect a fairly established, stable neighborhood feel.
Deer Park at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Foreign-Born
21.6%
Broadband Internet
90.1%
of households
Population Growth
-0.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics21.6% foreign-born, most often from Jamaica
Who lives in Deer Park: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Deer Park, the largest foreign-born group is from Jamaica (11.6%), and 14.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.1%
of residents
65 and Older
14.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
35.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
22.8%
of households
Married Couples
54.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.12
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 18% above NY average
Rent, home values, and income in Deer Park
In Deer Park, rent runs 18% above the NY average, and home values are 28% above the NY average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
53.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
22.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
112.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Homeowners
83.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1964
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.9%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $684,183 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.8 pts below NY average
Unemployment in Deer Park and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Suffolk County, which includes Deer Park, is 0.8 percentage points lower than the NY average.
Unemployment rate
Deer Park: Suffolk County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Suffolk County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Deer Park is about 2% of Suffolk County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Deer Park 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
Commute29.9 min avg
How Deer Park residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Deer Park, most residents drive alone to work (71%), and 60% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 12 mi
Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP)
Small hub790k passengers boarded in 2025
- 25 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 71% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Deer Park runs 71% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
94.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
447.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Deerpark Town Police Department
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 Deer Park, 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
Deer Park is about 2% 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 Deer Park, 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
Deer Park is about 2% of Suffolk County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate81°F summers, 27°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Deer Park has warm summers (avg high 81°F) and cold winters (avg low 27°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
58°/42°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
81°/65°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
64°/49°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
41°/27°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
38.3"
Annual Snowfall
31.8"
Hot Days/Year
9
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
88
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
120
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 25°F | 2.69" |
| Feb | 41°F | 26°F | 2.03" |
| Mar | 48°F | 33°F | 3.46" |
| Apr | 58°F | 42°F | 3.61" |
| May | 68°F | 51°F | 3.18" |
| Jun | 77°F | 61°F | 3.45" |
| Jul | 83°F | 68°F | 3.05" |
| Aug | 82°F | 67°F | 3.25" |
| Sep | 75°F | 60°F | 3.66" |
| Oct | 64°F | 48°F | 3.37" |
| Nov | 53°F | 38°F | 2.93" |
| Dec | 44°F | 31°F | 3.60" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Deer Park
Uninsured
3.2%
of residents
No hospitals inside Deer Park's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Pilgrim Psychiatric Center
Psychiatric · 3.6 mi away · West Brentwood
Sagamore Childrens Psychiatric Center
Psychiatric · 3.8 mi away · Dix Hills
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.9 mi away · West Islip
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.
Education10.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Deer Park
Deer Park's student/teacher ratio is 10.7:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 38.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
38.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Deer Park (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 10,630 students · in-state tuition $6,545 · 34% graduate · median earnings $53,866 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 9,552 students · in-state tuition $8,626 · 62% graduate · median earnings $75,278 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 6,488 students · in-state tuition $59,960 · 66% graduate · median earnings $76,540 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 547 students · in-state tuition $31,100 · 44% graduate · median earnings $46,311 (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: Sagamore Hill National Historic Site, 12 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Deer Park
Deer Park has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Sagamore Hill National Historic Site (12 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
National Historic Site
12 mi awayFire Island National Seashore
National Seashore
18 mi awaySaint Paul's Church National Historic Site
National Historic Site
27 mi awayGeneral Grant National Memorial
National Memorial
33 mi awayHamilton Grange National Memorial
National Memorial
33 mi awayGateway National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
34 mi awayAfrican Burial Ground National Monument
National Monument
35 mi awayLower East Side Tenement Museum National Historic Site
National Historic Site
35 mi awayPublic Libraries in Deer Park
Deer Park Public Library
44 Lake Avenue, Deer Park
Cities Near Deer Park
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Deer Park?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Deer Park FAQ
Is Deer Park, New York affordable?⌄
Deer Park's median rent is $1,906/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $137,105/year. Median home value is $543,500.
Is Deer Park, New York safe?⌄
Deer Park's violent crime rate was 95 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 448 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Deer Park, New York?⌄
Suffolk County, which includes Deer Park, 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 Deer Park, New York?⌄
The cost of living in Deer Park is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,906/month and median household income is $137,105/year. The median home value is $543,500. About 54% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Deer Park, New York?⌄
The average commute in Deer Park is 30 minutes, which is about 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