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Centre Island, NY

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Centre Island - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

308
Residents
$213,542
Median income
$1,652,800
Median home
$2,747
Median rent (state)

Centre Island - the verdict

Nationally, Centre Island sits in the 99th percentile for household income among US cities with a population of 1,000 or more. Source: Census ACS.

99th
percentile, household income
99th
percentile, home value
94th
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Centre Island, NY

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 308 residents in Centre Island, a small town within New York. Median household income here is $213,542 per year, placing it in the top quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 16.8%. Home values in Centre Island run a median of $1,652,800, and the median resident age is 58.8 years. About 62.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 54.0% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

In 2024, 0 residential building permits were authorized in Centre Island (No Permits), per Census BPS data.

New York carries a cost-of-living premium: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, New York scores 107.9 (Above Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $2,747 per month statewide. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in New York run around $285, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 97.1 out of 100 (Very High).

Population

308 residents

Census ACS 2023 - New York

Median Household Income

$213,542 /yr

Poverty 16.8%

Cost of Living Index (state)

107.9 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, New York average

How does Centre Island compare to other US cities?

Centre Island measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 99% higher than other cities
Home value 99% pricier than other cities
Median rent 94% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Centre Island against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to New York only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

New York-relative analysis

Median Home Value is Centre Island's strongest outlier among New York cities

Among the 1,202 New York cities PlainCities tracks with reported median home value data, Centre Island ranks #33 - the 97th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Centre Island only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#50 of 1,205
96th percentile in New York
Median Gross Rent
#142 of 1,256
68th percentile in New York
Median Home Value
#33 of 1,202
97th percentile in New York
Poverty Rate
#140 of 1,246
89th percentile in New York
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#165 of 1,254
87th percentile in New York

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within New York only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

99thIncome percentile

99th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Centre Island's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$1,652,800 1st percentile more affordable than 1% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). This entry sits in this band. Centre Island $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Centre Island, NY Centre Island, NY's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Centre Island, NY-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Centre Island, NY median $213,542/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Centre Island, NY's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Centre Island, NY. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 62.7%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 16.8%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 54.0%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
308
Median Income
$213,542
Median Home Value
$1,652,800
Median Age
58.8
Poverty Rate
16.8%
Labor force participation
54.0%
Bachelor's Degree+
62.7%

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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390 residents392 residents394 residents396 residents398 residents 202020212022202320242025 397 residents 394 residents ▼ -0.8%
Centre Island's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

Total Permits (2024)
0
housing units authorized
Single-Family
0
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 0
2020 0
2021 0
2022 0
2023 0
2024 0

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
50.7%
Carpool
15.8%
Public Transit
7.5%
Walk
2.7%
Work from Home
23.3%

Based on 146 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for New York - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$130
avg/month
Natural Gas
$90
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$65
avg/month
Total Utilities
$285
estimated/month

Estimates reflect New York state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a New York state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Centre Island sits in

Cost of Living Index
107.9
Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$2,747/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
97.1 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in New York

Holland Patent
307 people
Cementon
305 people
Turin
312 people
Lake Huntington
303 people
Lodi
302 people
Hammond
317 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Centre Island's 308 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Bieber, CA
308 people
Rockford Bay, ID
308 people
Manlius, IL
308 people
Mongo, IN
308 people
Floyd, IA
308 people
Lester, IA
308 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Centre Island's $213,542 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Neshanic Station, NJ
$213,682 median income
Glen Ellen, CA
$213,261 median income
Liberty Corner, NJ
$213,094 median income
Plum Valley, IL
$213,084 median income
Des Peres, MO
$214,167 median income
Orchard Lake, MI
$212,813 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Centre Island, NY Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Centre Island, NY - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 93.2% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 9.1% White 93.2% Black or African American 0.0% Asian 3.6% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 0.0% Two or more races 3.3% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Centre Island compares to nearby New York cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Centre Island (this city) 308 $213,542
Holland Patent 307 $78,750
Cementon 305 $58,920
Turin 312 $100,560
Census ACS 5-year FIPS NY Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Centre Island, NY?

What is the population of Centre Island, NY? +

The population of Centre Island, NY stands at 308 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Centre Island, NY? +

The median household income in Centre Island is $213,542 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Centre Island? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Centre Island; the closest available measure is the New York state average, a cost of living index of 107.9 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within New York vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Centre Island, NY? +

A typical home in Centre Island is worth $1,652,800, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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