View of, 1850
Patchogue’s story
224 years in pictures
Census counts: 2,503 in 1880, 12,408 in 2020. The archive holds 12 old photos and papers going back to 1834 and 5 maps from 1902 on.
- 1802Patchogue is settled
Photo: Intelligentlove at English Wikipedia · Public domain
Population
12,486
2025 Census estimate · +0.8% since 2020
Typical home
$603K
+4.8% in a year
Household income
$107K
median
Median age
39.5
years
Jobs based here
5,765
Balanced
TownGrade
B−
#410 of 745 in NY
What should you know before moving to Patchogue?
Homes are expensive, about $603K for a typical one and 6.1 times the New York metro’s $99K median household income. Overall it grades B−, 410th of 745 graded towns in New York. It is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns and the median household earns $107K. Patchogue’s midpoint rent is $2,263 a month, where New York’s towns sit at $1,098 a month and U.S. towns at $1,185 a month. Patchogue is easier to get around on foot or by transit than 94% of U.S. towns. Patchogue's civic life (library use, community groups, volunteering) trails 83% of U.S. towns.
What makes Patchogue stand out
Where Patchogue beats most towns.
WalkabilityA
More walkable than 94% of U.S. towns
7.8% of workers walk, bike or ride transit
EPA National Walkability Index; Census ACS.
Natural hazardsA
Lower risk than 85% of U.S. communities
Very low risk of storm and flood damage
FEMA National Risk Index.
0historic places
HistoryA−
Settled in 1802
A long history
A history going back 224 years.
By the sea
Patchogue lives by the ocean
Coastal flooding makes up 10% of the storm damage FEMA expects here.
10%of expected storm damage is coastal flooding
97thpercentile for coastal flood risk nationally
312paid flood-insurance claims since 1978
7storm & flood disasters paid out here
On the water
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA · OpenStreetMap
How Patchogue grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within New York), ordered by how far Patchogue is from typical.
Its grades run from A for walkability (better than 94% of comparable towns) to D− for cost of living (better than 3%), so the B− overall blends very different results.
Cost of livingD−Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 12.1 of 20; 10.6% of households have no carAOpen →Hazard riskinland flooding tops the listAOpen →HealthLong Island Community Hospital 2.5 miles awayA−Open →Jobs & income5,765 jobs based hereA−Open →SchoolsBehind 72% of New York districts on tests and graduationCOpen →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors1 mile of trail; 3% conserved landBOpen →History14 notable people born hereA−Open →Civic life2.8 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsC−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 517 attractions →Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum and 71 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Patchogue. Close and well known come first.
30 mi Stadium & arenaNassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum
26 mi National Historic SiteSagamore Hill National Historic Site122K visitors a year
38 mi Stadium & arenaYale Bowl
28 mi State parkJones Beach State Park
37 mi MuseumGlass House
38 mi LandmarkOhelSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum: iMatthew // talk //, Public domain · Sagamore Hill National Historic Site: Unknown, Public domain · Yale Bowl: Kenneth Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Jones Beach State Park: Bjoertvedt, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Glass House: Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain · Ohel: משתמש:אבגד, CC BY-SA 2.5
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Patchogue: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Patchogue, and how to reach them.
PowerPSEG Long Island26.2¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterSuffolk County Water AuthorityNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet3 providers96% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpBy addressTown pickup · day by addressTown site
Register to voteOnlineIn New York you can register online until 10 days before Election Day, in person until 10 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 15 days before and received 10 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereSuffolk County Board of ElectionsSuffolk County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2024
ZIP code1177211772 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Patchogue.
Patchogue trades workers with Brookhaven and other neighbors, but it has homes that cost more against local pay than most of New York and has a long record of flood insurance claims.
HealthA−
Patchogue’s grade for health is an A−
30% of adults have high blood pressure in Patchogue. Of 32 CDC measures, Patchogue beats the New York average on 8 and trails it on 1.
81%healthier than U.S. townsA−Health Grade
| Patchogue | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 21% | 23% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 34% | 35% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 37% | 36% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 13% | 14% |
32 measures vs. New York
8 better23 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Patchogue | NY |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults with diabetes | 9.4% | 11.5% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 14.1% | 17.2% |
| Fewer adults treating high blood pressure | 74.4% | 77.2% |
Long Island Community Hospital
2.5 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
65th
percentile among NY towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A
Top of a very low hazard risk in Patchogue: inland flooding
312 flood insurance claims have been filed here, and 41 properties have flooded more than once.
Patchogue’s FEMA hazard score stands at 15 of 100. Since 1978, Patchogue has seen 312 flood insurance claims paid out. FEMA puts 57% of the town’s expected hazard losses down to inland flooding, and 12% to hurricanes. Also worth knowing: households in the town have drawn federal disaster aid in 8 declared disasters, most recently in 2021.
15risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHurricanesCoastal flooding
312
paid flood claims since 1978
8
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
In Patchogue, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
A winter brings about 32 inches of snow, with January nights at 25° and July afternoons at 82°.
32″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter27–42°
Spring41–58°
Summer64–80°
Fall48–65°
Nov 2
typical first frost
Apr 10
typical last frost
+2.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A−
About one in three of Patchogue’s working residents commute to Brookhaven
Patchogue has about as many jobs (5,765) as working residents, but only 405 people both live and work here.
Commuting out is the norm in Patchogue: 7% of working residents work locally. The average trip to work for Patchogue comes to 32 minutes. Half of commuters travel less than 13 miles. The top destinations are Brookhaven (30%), Islip (21%) and New York (16%).
7%work in town
| Patchogue | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 32 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $107,000 | $82,000 | $80,000 |
| Work from home | 8.4% | 12% | 11% |
| Working residents who work in town | 7.3% | 10% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Patchogue7%
Brookhaven30%
Islip21%
New York16%
Smithtown5%
13 mi
median commute distance
5,765
jobs based in Patchogue
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
A
Walkability grade: more walkable than 94% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
HousingCost of living grade D−
Patchogue’s grade for cost of living is a D−
At 6.1 years of the New York metro’s $99K median household income, the typical home (about $603K) costs more against local pay than in 82% of New York towns; that ratio is one input to that grade.
In the year to September 2026, typical home values climbed 4.8%. Among households in Patchogue, 55% own their home. 56% of the homes sold in Patchogue went for more than their asking price.
$603KZillow home value
Typical home value
Patchogue$603K
New York$525K
Market temperature
17
days on market
103.1%
sale-to-list price
+4.8%
value change, 1 year
16
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Who lives here
More middle-aged adults than New York overall
A bachelor’s degree or higher: 35% of adults 25 and older, vs 40% across New York. Adults 35 to 64 are 43% of residents (39% statewide); children under 18 are 16% of residents (21% statewide). In Patchogue, 14% of residents are 65 or older.
39.5median age · NY 39.8
| Patchogue | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 16% | 20% | 22% |
| Aged 65 or older | 14% | 20% | 18% |
| Median age | 39.5 years | 43 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 35% | 32% | 29% |
PatchogueNew YorkUnited States
Ages · share of residents
21%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma11%
High school20%
Some college21%
Associate’s12%
Bachelor’s18%
Graduate17%
Women and men · all residents
49% women, 51% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±2.6 points. Across New York, 51.2% of residents are women.
| Patchogue | NY | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 9% | 11% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 6.9% | 9.5% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 5.8% | 8.9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 21.1% | 14.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 15.6% | 13% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 13.2% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 14.4% | 13.3% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 8.9% | 10.3% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 5.1% | 7.6% | 7% |
| No diploma | 11% | 12% | 10.4% |
| High school | 20.2% | 24.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 21.3% | 14.6% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 12.3% | 8.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 18.2% | 22.4% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 16.9% | 17.9% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
OutdoorsB
Patchogue has set aside 3.4% of its land for conservation
Trails total 0.9 miles in 5 parks and preserves. Parks and preserves in Patchogue: 5, covering 32 acres.
3.4%conserved
| Patchogue | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 3.4% | 5.2% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.4 miles per square mile | 0.4 | 0.4 |
3.4%
conserved · 54 of 1,604 acres
0.9 mi
of trails · 0.4 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Shorefront Park | 0.6 mi | 11 |
| 2. Rider Avenue Park | — | 17 |
| 3. Four Sisters Park | — | 2 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Patchogue
19pages on Patchogue
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Patchogue
Suffolk County Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Selden6.2 mi$6,630 in-state tuitionStony Brook UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Stony Brook11.7 mi$10,931 in-state tuition
About 5 of every 100 Patchogue residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across New York.
Famous people from Patchogue
14 notable people were born in Patchogue.
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Leila KenzleAmerican therapist and former actress · born 1960
About Patchogue
Village in New York, United States
Patchogue ( PATCH-og) is a village located within the Town of Brookhaven in Suffolk County, on the South Shore of Long Island, in New York, United States. The population was 12,408 at the time of the 2020 census. The Incorporated Village of Patchogue is located approximately 60 miles (100 km) east of Manhattan, along the shore of Patchogue Bay – itself part of the Great South Bay.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 2.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 20 ft
- ZIP code
- 11772
Patchogue’s neighbors
3 towns share a border with Patchogue.
Blue PointNorth PatchogueEast PatchoguePatchogue
How the neighbors grade
| Town | NY rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patchogue | #410 | B− | D− | — | C | A− |
| Blue Point | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| North Patchogue | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| East Patchogue | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Patchogue reports no FBI crime data of its own. Blue Point, North Patchogue and East Patchogue aren’t graded (fewer than 1,000 residents, or not enough data). Compare Patchogue with a neighbor →
Questions about Patchogue
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Patchogue, NY a good place to live?
Patchogue grades B− overall, better than 47% of U.S. towns and #410 of 745 in New York. It grades A− for health and C for schools. Cost of living is its weak spot, with a D−.
Is Patchogue, NY expensive?
Yes. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades D−.
What is Patchogue, NY known for?
14 notable people were born here, including Kevin Connolly and Leila Kenzle.