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Riverhead, New York

CDP · Suffolk County

At a glance

14,936
Population
$457,400
Median home value (all homes)
51% above U.S. median
$640,636
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$2,045/mo
Median rent
52% above U.S. median
$83,008
Median household income
6% above U.S. median
24.4 min
Average commute
92.3%
Homes with broadband
51.53%
Locations with fiber available
6.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 130 — 30% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing68% above
Goods & services8% above
Utilities32% above
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost7% below
For business: New York is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 4/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Eastern Suffolk BOCES Certificates
Nearest 4-year college21 mi
Nearest community college21 mi
Nearest technical college1 mi
High school graduates80.1%
College graduates19.1%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Riverhead
The Community Development Department is responsible for the economic development and workforce housing functions in the Town of Riverhead, initiating downtown revitalization activities, historic restoration, business development incentives and urban renewal programs, and handling grant procurement and administration for capital projects, infrastructure development, environmental improvements, and home improvement programs for seniors and low- to moderate-income homeowners. The Community Development Agency functions as the economic development agency for the Town of Riverhead and administers and secures financing for numerous downtown revitalization projects and public improvement projects, including Calverton Enterprise Park (EPCAL) redevelopment.
state Lysander  Economic Development
The Town of Lysander Economic Development page describes Lysander as home to companies and organizations of all sizes and highlights resources for easy access to transportation, land for expansion, water supply, and a skilled workforce.
state Queensbury Economic Development
The Town of Queensbury's Economic Development Department aims to maintain a diversified and sustainable local economy by supporting existing businesses and attracting new ones, and offers assistance to individuals and companies wishing to do business in Queensbury.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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