The Town FilesDeer Park, New York
Community in Suffolk County · population 28,837 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $543,500
- Household income
- $137,105
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 27 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 9
- Median age
- 38.6
Deer Park is a community of 28,837 people in Suffolk County, New York. The median home is worth $543,500, above the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 96% of New York towns, more of a college town than 96% of New York towns, more vibrant than 92% of New York towns.
How Deer Park 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 Deer Park is worth $543,500, above the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 4.0 times the median household income of $137,105, which is more affordable than 25% of New York towns. Median rent is $1,906 a month. 83.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Deer Park | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $543,500 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $1,906 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $137,105 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.0× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 83.8% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1964 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Deer Park
| People | Deer Park | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.6 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.5% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 22.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 38.4% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.4% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 4.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 21.6% | — |
| Work from home | 10.6% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 29.9 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.1% | 91.1% |
Weather in Deer Park
July highs average 82.8°F and January lows 25.1°F. About 38.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 26.6 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 9 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 88 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Deer Park since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on September 18, 1973 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 21 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 24, 2004.
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 Deer Park itself the ACS puts it at 2.2%.
Public schools in Deer Park
5 public schools with 4,007 students, about 10.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEER PARK HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 1,312 | 11.4 |
| ROBERT FROST MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 922 | 10.6 |
| JOHN F KENNEDY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL | 3-5 | 839 | 10.5 |
| MAY MOORE PRIMARY SCHOOL | PK-2 | 480 | 10.2 |
| JOHN QUINCY ADAMS PRIMARY SCHOOL | PK-2 | 454 | 10.3 |
Towns near Deer Park
- Baywood, NY1.8 mi · 7,726 people · home $456,500
- North Babylon, NY2.1 mi · 17,927 people · home $520,500
- Wyandanch, NY2.3 mi · 12,990 people · home —
- Wheatley Heights, NY2.6 mi · 5,140 people · home $538,200
- Dix Hills, NY3.0 mi · 26,180 people · home $935,800
- North Bay Shore, NY3.1 mi · 19,619 people · home $497,600
- West Babylon, NY3.9 mi · 43,213 people · home $531,900
- Brentwood, NY4.0 mi · 62,387 people · home —
Deer Park questions
Is Deer Park, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Deer Park scores better for retirees than 16% of New York towns and quieter than 9%. 14.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.6).
How much does a house cost in Deer Park?
The median owner-occupied home in Deer Park is valued at $543,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $137,105, so homes cost about 4.0 times income. Median rent is $1,906 a month.
What is the weather like in Deer Park?
July highs average 82.8°F and January lows 25.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 38.3 inches of precipitation a year and 26.6 inches of snow.
Does Deer Park get tornadoes?
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Deer Park since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on September 18, 1973. 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)