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Selden, NY

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

21,707
Residents
$111,339
Median income
$435,700
Median home
$2,747
Median rent (state)

Selden - the verdict

Out of every US city with 1,000+ residents, Selden places in the 84th percentile for household income. Source: Census ACS.

84th
percentile, household income
80th
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: Selden, NY

Selden is a small city in New York, home to 21,707 residents per U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Selden households earn a median of $111,339 annually, placing it in the top quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 5.9%. Selden's housing stock carries a median value of $435,700, and the median resident age is 39.0 years. About 28.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 61.9% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The city is served by 5 public schools according to NCES Common Core of Data.

New York carries a cost-of-living premium: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts New York at 107.9 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Above Average). Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $2,747 monthly. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts New York's average monthly utility costs around $285 (state average). On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 97.3 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (Very High).

Population

21,707 residents

Census ACS 2023 - New York

Median Household Income

$111,339 /yr

Poverty 5.9%

Cost of Living Index (state)

107.9 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, New York average

How does Selden compare to other US cities?

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

Household income 84% higher than other cities
Home value 80% 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 Selden 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 sits close to the middle of New York's city distribution

Among the 1,202 New York cities PlainCities tracks with reported median home value data, Selden ranks #370 - the 69th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Selden only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#362 of 1,205
70th percentile in New York
Median Gross Rent
#142 of 1,256
68th percentile in New York
Median Home Value
#370 of 1,202
69th percentile in New York
Poverty Rate
#521 of 1,246
58th percentile in New York
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#729 of 1,254
42nd 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.

84thIncome percentile

84th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Selden's home value compares nationally

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

$435,700 20th percentile more affordable than 20% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Selden $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 - Selden, NY Selden, NY's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Selden, 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 Selden, NY median $111,339/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%
Selden, 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 Selden, NY. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 28.5%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 5.9%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 61.9%

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

Population
21,707
Median Income
$111,339
Median Home Value
$435,700
Median Age
39.0
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Labor force participation
61.9%
Bachelor's Degree+
28.5%

Schools

Total Schools
5
Public schools in this city

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
79.9%
Carpool
7.3%
Public Transit
2.9%
Walk
0.4%
Work from Home
8.3%
Other
1.2%

Based on 10,809 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 Selden 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
97.3 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

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Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Selden's 21,707 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Harvey, LA
21,710 people
American Canyon, CA
21,698 people
Port Hueneme, CA
21,691 people
New Castle, PA
21,727 people
Hurricane, UT
21,677 people
Yucca Valley, CA
21,744 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Selden's $111,339 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Fair Oaks, CA
$111,332 median income
Mountain View Ranches, AZ
$111,328 median income
Aviston, IL
$111,354 median income
Swedeland, PA
$111,356 median income
York, MT
$111,359 median income
Krum, TX
$111,316 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Selden, 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 Selden, NY - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 66.4% 6.6% 9.0% 14.0% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 24.2% White 66.4% Black or African American 3.3% Asian 6.6% American Indian 0.7% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 9.0% Two or more races 14.0% 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 Selden 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
Selden (this city) 21,707 $111,339
Merrick 21,816 $179,415
Massapequa 21,822 $179,844
East Patchogue 21,364 $107,721
Census ACS 5-year FIPS NY NCES CCD OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Selden, NY?

What is the population of Selden, NY? +

Selden, NY has a population of 21,707 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Selden, NY? +

Selden households earn a median of $111,339 annually, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Selden? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Selden; 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 Selden, NY? +

A typical home in Selden is worth $435,700, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, NCES CCD, 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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