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Ronkonkoma

Pop. 18,709·46th most expensive in New York·Ronkonkoma rents are up 6.1% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,934/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.1%
Month-over-Month
+2.2%
vs US Median
+$969
Rising (Monthly)
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Ronkonkoma · $2,934
More expensive than 89% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
48/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are right about where Ronkonkoma's 10-year trend predicts.

Actual rent
$2,934/mo
Expected by trend
$2,901/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,710
1 BR
$2,080
2 BR
$2,400
3 BR
$3,110
4 BR+
$3,330
Research median
$2,400/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$35,208/yr
At $2,934/mo median
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Rents are up 6.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.1% YoY, +2.2% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Ronkonkoma, NY is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 33.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
18,709
Median income
$121,673
Median age
38.2
Renters
18.1%
Age distribution
22.2%
22.2%
28.1%
13.8%
13.7%
Under 1822.2%
18–3422.2%
35–5428.1%
55–6413.8%
65+13.7%
Gender
49.7%
50.3%
Male49.7%
Female50.3%
Race & ethnicity
71.4%
24.7%
White71.4%
Black5.4%
Hispanic24.7%
Asian6.2%
Education (25+)
31.5%
28.3%
33.5%
No HS diploma6.7%
HS diploma31.5%
Some college28.3%
Bachelor's+33.5%
Housing tenure
81.9%
18.1%
Owner81.9%
Renter18.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Ronkonkoma, NY has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,322 → $2,934
up 26.4%
Income
$114,216 → $121,673
up 6.5%
Population
18,775 → 18,709
down 0.4%
Renter share
20.4% → 18.1%
-2.3 pts
Bachelor's+
35.7% → 33.5%
-2.2 pts
Median age
37.7 → 38.2
+0.5 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in Ronkonkoma, NY has increased by $612 per month, settling near $2,934 after starting the period at $2,322. On the earnings side, the typical household in Ronkonkoma, NY now reports about $121,673, up from $114,216 in 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 19.9 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. About 18.1% of households rent today, against 20.4% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher slipped from 35.7% to 33.5%. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and Ronkonkoma, NY reflects that arc in its own way.

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About renting in Ronkonkoma, NY

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Ronkonkoma is $2,934/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,710/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,400/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,080/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,110/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($121,673/yr), Ronkonkoma ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Ronkonkoma an affordable city for renters?

Ronkonkoma is considered affordable for renters. At $2,934/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($121,673/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Ronkonkoma falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Ronkonkoma?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $117,000/year (~$56/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,934/mo in Ronkonkoma. The local median household income is $121,673/yr, meaning the typical Ronkonkoma household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Ronkonkoma?

Rent in Ronkonkoma has increased 6.1% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Ronkonkoma rent compare to other cities in New York?

Ronkonkoma is middle-of-the-pack for New York for rent, ranking #46 out of 126 tracked cities at $2,934/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Ronkonkoma?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Ronkonkoma ($2,934/mo): Bohemia ($2,686/mo), Holbrook ($2,827/mo).

What percentage of Ronkonkoma residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 18.1% of Ronkonkoma households are renters, while 81.9% are owner-occupied. Ronkonkoma leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Ronkonkoma rent compare to the national average?

Ronkonkoma's median rent of $2,934/mo is $969 (49%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within New York, it ranks #46 out of 126 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,934/mo, rent takes ~29% of Ronkonkoma's median household income ($121,673/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Ronkonkoma 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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