The Town FilesHalesite, New York
Community in Suffolk County · population 2,527 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $851,600
- Household income
- $175,368
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 27 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 2
- Median age
- 45.9
Halesite is a community of 2,527 people in Suffolk County, New York. The median home is worth $851,600, above the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks more seaside character than 99% of New York towns, more upscale than 97% of New York towns, better for retirees than 94% of New York towns.
How Halesite 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 Halesite is worth $851,600, above the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 4.9 times the median household income of $175,368, which is more affordable than 13% of New York towns. 86.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Halesite | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $851,600 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | — | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $175,368 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.9× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 86.3% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1955 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Halesite
| People | Halesite | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.9 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 25.1% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 18.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 65.9% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 0.7% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 1.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.9% | — |
| Work from home | 18.6% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 48.9 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.3% | 91.1% |
Weather in Halesite
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 26.8 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
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Halesite since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. The strongest, an EF0, struck on August 28, 2011 about 10.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 28, 2011.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 8 times; the largest was 1.50 inches on August 27, 1979.
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 Halesite itself the ACS puts it at 7.6%.
Towns near Halesite
- Huntington, NY0.8 mi · 19,645 people · home $767,000
- Huntington, NY1.9 mi · 204,127 people · home $715,600
- Centerport, NY2.4 mi · 5,822 people · home $740,200
- Cold Spring Harbor, NY2.7 mi · 3,064 people · home $1,587,900
- Greenlawn, NY2.9 mi · 13,661 people · home $630,800
- Huntington Station, NY2.9 mi · 34,878 people · home $578,000
- Lloyd Harbor, NY2.9 mi · 3,571 people · home $1,533,800
- Northport, NY3.7 mi · 7,347 people · home $745,300
Halesite questions
Is Halesite, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Halesite scores better for retirees than 94% of New York towns and quieter than 48%. 25.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.9).
How much does a house cost in Halesite?
The median owner-occupied home in Halesite is valued at $851,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $175,368, so homes cost about 4.9 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Halesite?
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 26.8 inches of snow.
Does Halesite get tornadoes?
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Halesite since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF0 on August 28, 2011. 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)