The Town FilesCold Spring Harbor, New York
Community in Suffolk County · population 3,064 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $1,587,900
- Household income
- $250,001
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 25 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 5
- Median age
- 40.4
Cold Spring Harbor is a community of 3,064 people in Suffolk County, New York. The median home is worth $1,587,900, above the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks better for families than 100% of New York towns, more upscale than 99% of New York towns, more seaside character than 98% of New York towns.
How Cold Spring Harbor ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Cold Spring Harbor is worth $1,587,900, above the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 6.4 times the median household income of $250,001, which is more affordable than 6% of New York towns. 93.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Cold Spring Harbor | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $1,587,900 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | — | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $250,001 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 6.4× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 93.5% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1960 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.2% | — |
Who lives in Cold Spring Harbor
| People | Cold Spring Harbor | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.4 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.0% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 27.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 76.7% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 1.5% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 2.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.0% | — |
| Work from home | 28.9% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 33.5 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.5% | 91.1% |
Weather in Cold Spring Harbor
July highs average 83.2°F and January lows 24.5°F. About 48.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 25.3 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 11 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 88 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Cold Spring Harbor since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. The strongest, an F1, struck on August 12, 2005 about 9.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on November 13, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 15 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 23, 2015.
Severe weather in Suffolk County since 1996
Suffolk County has been included in 36 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 21, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4839: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| August 25, 2024 | Severe Storm | EM-3613: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| March 15, 2023 | Snowstorm | DR-4694: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| September 5, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4615: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| September 2, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3572: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
Jobs and pay in Suffolk County
Suffolk County had 679,594 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $79,121 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Cold Spring Harbor itself the ACS puts it at 1.5%.
Public schools in Cold Spring Harbor
2 public schools with 943 students, about 10.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| COLD SPRING HARBOR HIGH SCHOOL | 7-12 | 735 | 9.7 |
| GOOSEHILL PRIMARY CENTER | K-2 | 208 | 14.9 |
Towns near Cold Spring Harbor
- Halesite, NY2.7 mi · 2,527 people · home $851,600
- Huntington, NY2.8 mi · 19,645 people · home $767,000
- Huntington Station, NY3.0 mi · 34,878 people · home $578,000
- Woodbury, NY3.2 mi · 9,335 people · home $1,003,400
- West Hills, NY3.3 mi · 5,385 people · home $741,900
- Oyster Bay, NY3.9 mi · 7,049 people · home $695,500
- East Norwich, NY3.9 mi · 2,792 people · home $828,100
- Lloyd Harbor, NY4.0 mi · 3,571 people · home $1,533,800
Cold Spring Harbor questions
Is Cold Spring Harbor, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Cold Spring Harbor scores better for retirees than 50% of New York towns and quieter than 31%. 14.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.4).
How much does a house cost in Cold Spring Harbor?
The median owner-occupied home in Cold Spring Harbor is valued at $1,587,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $250,001, so homes cost about 6.4 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Cold Spring Harbor?
July highs average 83.2°F and January lows 24.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.5 inches of precipitation a year and 25.3 inches of snow.
Does Cold Spring Harbor get tornadoes?
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Cold Spring Harbor since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on August 12, 2005. The typical New York town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)