City Report · NY

East Quogue

Pop. 5,406·1st most expensive in New York·One of the pricier rental markets in the US

Median rent (all units)

$13,000/mo

Year-over-Year

Stable

Month-over-Month

-35.0%

vs US Median

+$11,068

Reported rents

Falling (Monthly)

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East Quogue · $13,000

More expensive than 100% of US cities · National median $1,932/mo

Affordability

166% of income

EXPENSIVE

0%30% benchmark60%+

At $13,000/mo, rent takes about 166% of the local median household income, well above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford

$520,000/yr

Local median income

$93,710/yr

Based on the 30%-of-income rule using East Quogue's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: March 21, 2026

From the history

What the numbers show

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($93,710) is $2,343 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 1-bedroom ($2,150); a 2-bedroom is $2,480.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for East Quogue. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$156,000/yr

At $13,000/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Strong Renter's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -35.0% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

East Quogue, NY is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 49.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

5,406

Median income

$93,710

Median age

54.5

Renters

21.2%

Age distribution

16.5%

13.3%

20.4%

25.8%

23.9%

Under 1816.5%

18–3413.3%

35–5420.4%

55–6425.8%

65+23.9%

Gender

49.9%

50.1%

Male49.9%

Female50.1%

Race & ethnicity

85.2%

13.2%

White85.2%

Hispanic13.2%

Asian1.4%

Education (25+)

18.7%

26.7%

49.5%

No HS diploma5.1%

HS diploma18.7%

Some college26.7%

Bachelor's+49.5%

Housing tenure

78.8%

21.2%

Owner78.8%

Renter21.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How East Quogue, NY has changed in 5 years

Income

$88,750 → $93,710

up 5.6%

Population

5,069 → 5,406

up 6.6%

Renter share

11.8% → 21.2%

+9.4 pts

Bachelor's+

46% → 49.5%

+3.5 pts

Median age

52.8 → 54.5

+1.7 yrs

Median household income grew from $88,750 to $93,710 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.6% shift. Headcount in the area went from 5,069 to 5,406 between 2021 and 2024, a 6.6% change. About 21.2% of households rent today, against 11.8% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 46% to 49.5%.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in East Quogue on your salary?

At $13,000/mo, how East Quogue rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $107,707/yr · Rent = 144.8% income

severely rent-burdened

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $76,471/yr · Rent = 204% income

severely rent-burdened

Police Officer

Avg $88,088/yr · Rent = 177.1% income

severely rent-burdened

Software Developer

Avg $157,445/yr · Rent = 99.1% income

severely rent-burdened

Lawyer

Avg $201,176/yr · Rent = 77.5% income

severely rent-burdened

Firefighter

Avg $71,603/yr · Rent = 217.9% income

severely rent-burdened

Truck Driver

Avg $64,649/yr · Rent = 241.3% income

severely rent-burdened

Electrician

Avg $79,686/yr · Rent = 195.8% income

severely rent-burdened

By apartment size

East Quogue rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in East Quogue. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

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About renting in East Quogue, NY

Last updated: March 21, 2026

The median rent in East Quogue is $13,000/mo as of March 2026.

At 166% of local median household income ($93,710/yr), East Quogue ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in East Quogue?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $520,000/year (about $250/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $13,000/mo in East Quogue. The local median household income is $93,710/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in East Quogue?

Rent in East Quogue has been roughly flat over the past year, a 0.0% change.

How does East Quogue rent compare to other cities in New York?

East Quogue is one of the pricier among New York cities for rent, ranking #1 of 110 tracked cities at $13,000/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than East Quogue?

Nearby cities with lower median rent than East Quogue ($13,000/mo) include Manorville ($2,450/mo), Moriches ($2,475/mo), and Hampton Bays ($3,484/mo).

Income Affordability

166%

EXPENSIVE

At $13,000/mo, rent takes ~166% of East Quogue's median household income ($93,710/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

East Quogue 166%Benchmark 30%

State income tax4–10.9%

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