City safety & data profile

Lake RonkonkomaNY

Lake Ronkonkoma, NY is a 20K-resident city in Suffolk County with a median household income of $101,633.

Suffolk County, New York. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Lake Ronkonkoma, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Lake Ronkonkoma has a population larger than 44% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $525,000.

Data updated 2026-07-19

20K
Population
Top 56%
By size
$101,633
Median income
$525,000
Median home
7.8%
Poverty rate

The read on Lake Ronkonkoma

Lake Ronkonkoma posts a median household income higher than 70% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 30%
by median income, US cities

Where Lake Ronkonkoma income ranks nationally

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

$101,633 Top 30% higher than 70% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $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 Lake Ronkonkoma, NY beyond the headline numbers

Lake Ronkonkoma sits inside Suffolk County, New York, at roughly 40.84°N, -73.13°W. Population 20,155, $101,633 median household income. Median home value $525,000, median rent $2,170. Poverty rate 7.8%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Lake Ronkonkoma's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 39.7%, then high blood pressure at 32.2%.

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

Population
20,155
Lake Ronkonkoma
Median Income
$101,633
+50% vs avg
Median Home Value
$525,000
+131% vs avg
Median Age
42.6
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Suffolk County) - Lake Ronkonkoma'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 Lake Ronkonkoma, NY
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$2,170/mo
Poverty Rate
7.8% -45% vs avg
Unemployment 6.2%
Bachelor's Degree+ 34.1%
Work From Home 9.7%
Public Transit 3.7%

Population

White 75.2%
African American 3.8%
Asian 9%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
39.7%
High Blood Pressure
32.2%
Obesity
30.4%
Physical Inactivity
25.4%
Binge Drinking
16.7%
Frequent Mental Distress
15.6%
Frequent Physical Distress
12.7%
Current Smoking
11.4%
Current Asthma
10.6%
Diabetes
10.1%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 63.5%
Annual Checkup 81.1%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
6.6%
Coronary Heart Disease
6%
Stroke
3.1%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of Lake Ronkonkoma, NY? ▼
Lake Ronkonkoma, NY has a population of 20,155 people, located in Suffolk County, New York.
What is the median household income in Lake Ronkonkoma? ▼
The median household income in Lake Ronkonkoma, NY is $101,633 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 7.8%.
What is the median home value in Lake Ronkonkoma? ▼
The median home value in Lake Ronkonkoma, NY is $525,000. Median rent is $2,170/month.
What are the top health concerns in Lake Ronkonkoma? ▼
The top health indicators in Lake Ronkonkoma include Short Sleep Duration (39.7%), High Blood Pressure (32.2%), Obesity (30.4%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in Lake Ronkonkoma? ▼
The median age in Lake Ronkonkoma, NY is 42.6 years. 34.1% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Lake Ronkonkoma, NY is located in Suffolk County, New York. With a population of 20K and a $101,633 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and high blood pressure. Safety alerts for the Lake Ronkonkoma area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Lake Ronkonkoma'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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