City safety & data profile

CentereachNY

Centereach, NY is a 32K-resident city in Suffolk County with a median household income of $132,240.

Suffolk County, New York. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Centereach, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Centereach has a population larger than 65% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $514,800.

Data updated 2026-07-20

32K
Population
Top 35%
By size
$132,240
Median income
$514,800
Median home
5.3%
Poverty rate

The read on Centereach

Centereach posts a median household income higher than 88% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 12%
by median income, US cities

Where Centereach income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$132,240 Top 12% higher than 88% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). This entry sits in this band. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. NY $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Centereach, NY beyond the headline numbers

Centereach sits inside Suffolk County, New York, at roughly 40.86°N, -73.10°W. Population 31,578, $132,240 median household income. Median home value $514,800, median rent $2,420. Poverty rate 5.3%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Centereach's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 29.5%, then obesity at 28.3%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Centereach from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
31,578
Centereach
Median Income
$132,240
+95% vs avg
Median Home Value
$514,800
+126% vs avg
Median Age
38.4
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Suffolk County) - Centereach's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
1.5M+2%
Median Income
$130,686+49%
Median Home Value
$578,400+51%
Poverty Rate
6.4%+0%
Unemployment
4.7%-36%

Economics

Economics indicators for Centereach, NY
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$2,420/mo
Poverty Rate
5.3% -63% vs avg
Unemployment 5.7%
Bachelor's Degree+ 35.5%
Work From Home 11.4%
Public Transit 1.1%

Population

White 71.9%
African American 4.5%
Asian 8.5%

Health Profile 14 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
29.5%
Obesity
28.3%
Physical Inactivity
22.8%
Binge Drinking
17.4%
Frequent Mental Distress
14.9%
Frequent Physical Distress
11.4%
Current Asthma
10.2%
Current Smoking
9.7%
Diabetes
8.9%
Lack of Health Insurance
6.3%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 66.6%
Annual Checkup 80.6%

Other Measures

Coronary Heart Disease
5.2%
Stroke
2.7%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of Centereach, NY?
Centereach, NY has a population of 31,578 people, located in Suffolk County, New York.
What is the median household income in Centereach?
The median household income in Centereach, NY is $132,240 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 5.3%.
What is the median home value in Centereach?
The median home value in Centereach, NY is $514,800. Median rent is $2,420/month.
What are the top health concerns in Centereach?
The top health indicators in Centereach include High Blood Pressure (29.5%), Obesity (28.3%), Physical Inactivity (22.8%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in Centereach?
The median age in Centereach, NY is 38.4 years. 35.5% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Centereach, NY is located in Suffolk County, New York. With a population of 32K and a $132,240 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and obesity. Safety alerts for the Centereach area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

Safety Guides

Primary source data

Nearby Cities 8

Using Centereach's profile

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Suffolk County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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