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Port Jefferson Station

Pop. 7,676·44th most expensive in New York·Port Jefferson Station rents are up 9.9% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$3,119/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.9%
Month-over-Month
+4.7%
vs US Median
+$1,157
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Port Jefferson Station · $3,119
More expensive than 92% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
31% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $3,119/mo, rent takes about 31% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$125,000/yr
Local median income
$120,734/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Port Jefferson Station's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,870
1 BR
$2,270
2 BR
$2,620
3 BR
$3,400
4 BR+
$3,640
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$2,620/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $3,119 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$37,428/yr
At $3,119/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
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Rents are up 9.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+9.9% YoY, +4.7% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Port Jefferson Station, NY is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 41.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
7,676
Median income
$120,734
Median age
39.9
Renters
23.8%
Age distribution
22.6%
21.6%
29.1%
14.7%
12.1%
Under 1822.6%
18–3421.6%
35–5429.1%
55–6414.7%
65+12.1%
Gender
48.5%
51.5%
Male48.5%
Female51.5%
Race & ethnicity
65.1%
31.5%
White65.1%
Black3.4%
Hispanic31.5%
Asian5.3%
Education (25+)
29.1%
20.2%
41.7%
No HS diploma8.9%
HS diploma29.1%
Some college20.2%
Bachelor's+41.7%
Housing tenure
76.2%
23.8%
Owner76.2%
Renter23.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Port Jefferson Station, NY has changed in 5 years

Income
$106,675 → $120,734
up 13.2%
Population
7,716 → 7,676
down 0.5%
Renter share
26.2% → 23.8%
-2.4 pts
Bachelor's+
43.1% → 41.7%
-1.4 pts
Median age
38.6 → 39.9
+1.3 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $106,675 in 2021 to $120,734 more recently. About 23.8% of households rent today, against 26.2% in 2021.

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Port Jefferson Station rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Port Jefferson Station. Click any size for full breakdown.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Port Jefferson Station is $3,119/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,870/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,620/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,270/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,400/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($120,734/yr), Port Jefferson Station ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Port Jefferson Station an affordable city for renters?

Port Jefferson Station is considered moderate for renters. At $3,119/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($120,734/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Port Jefferson Station slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Port Jefferson Station?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $125,000/year (~$60/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,119/mo in Port Jefferson Station. The local median household income is $120,734/yr, meaning the typical Port Jefferson Station household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Port Jefferson Station?

Rent in Port Jefferson Station has increased 9.9% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Port Jefferson Station rent compare to other cities in New York?

Port Jefferson Station is middle-of-the-pack for New York for rent, ranking #44 out of 125 tracked cities at $3,119/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Port Jefferson Station?

Holbrook is nearby and more affordable at $2,845/mo, which is $274 less than Port Jefferson Station.

What percentage of Port Jefferson Station residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 23.8% of Port Jefferson Station households are renters, while 76.2% are owner-occupied. Port Jefferson Station leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Port Jefferson Station rent compare to the national average?

Port Jefferson Station's median rent of $3,119/mo is $1,157 (59%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within New York, it ranks #44 out of 125 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $3,119/mo, rent takes ~31% of Port Jefferson Station's median household income ($120,734/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Port Jefferson Station 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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