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Southold, New York

CDP · Suffolk County

At a glance

6,397
Population
$844,700
Median home value (all homes)
178% above U.S. median
$1,129,197
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$2,237/mo
Median rent
66% above U.S. median
$128,822
Median household income
64% above U.S. median
27.3 min
Average commute
93%
Homes with broadband
83.76%
Locations with fiber available
6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 166 — 66% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing196% above
Goods & services8% above
Utilities29% above
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost4% above
For business: New York is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 4/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college25 mi
Nearest community college31 mi
Nearest technical college16 mi
High school graduates92.4%
College graduates54.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Southold Economic Development
The Town Board created an Economic Development Committee (EDC) in November 2011 to advance initiatives to support economic growth for residents and businesses within the Town of Southold. The volunteer committee is charged with promoting economic vitality through implementing the goals and objectives as outlined in the draft Economic Chapter of the Town’s developing comprehensive plan, 'Southold 2020.'
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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