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Halesite, NY
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York.
Population
2,661
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
2,985
ZIP codes
0
Halesite and its ZIP codes
Halesite at a glance
- Halesite is about 7.1 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- The median household income is $175,368, about 2 times the New York median of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $851,600 (about 2 times the New York figure).
Local data for Halesite, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Halesite, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$175,368
Poverty rate
0.7%
Median home value
$851,600
Homeownership
86.3%
Bachelor's or higher
65.9%
Median age
45.9
Average commute
48.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (678), Irish Americans (578), German Americans (379).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Suffolk County. PPP loans are for Halesite.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$81,119
689,858 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$92,113
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$11.14B
FY 2026, $7,299 per person
How people get to work
Halesite, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone46.8%
- Carpooled8.8%
- Public transit23.8%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home18.6%
Average one-way commute: 48.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Halesite, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,830
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
26,160
5.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 25°F
48.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Halesite, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.6%
U.S. 33.3% -7.7 pts
Diabetes
8.2%
U.S. 12.1% -3.9 pts
Smoking
6.0%
U.S. 12.8% -6.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
3.2%
U.S. 11.1% -7.9 pts
Cities near Halesite
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Huntington BayVillage | 1 mi | 1 |
| HuntingtonCensus-designated place | 1.3 mi | 7.6 |
| CenterportCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 2.2 |
| Huntington StationCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 5.5 |
| Cold Spring HarborCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 3.4 |
| Lloyd HarborVillage | 3 mi | 9.3 |
| GreenlawnCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 3.8 |
| Eatons NeckCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 1 |
| AsharokenVillage | 3.8 mi | 1.4 |
| Laurel HollowVillage | 3.9 mi | 3 |
| NorthportVillage | 3.9 mi | 2.3 |
| South HuntingtonCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 3.4 |
| Cove NeckVillage | 4.6 mi | 1.3 |
| West HillsCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 4.9 |
| ElwoodCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 4.8 |
| East NorthportCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 5.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Halesite, NY in?
- Halesite is in Suffolk County, New York.
- What is the population of Halesite, NY?
- About 2,661 people live in Halesite, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Halesite?
- Nearby places include Huntington Bay (1 mi), Huntington (1.3 mi), Centerport (2.1 mi), Huntington Station (2.7 mi), Cold Spring Harbor (2.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023