Sayville is a medium-sized coastal town (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of New York. With a population of 16,569 people and five associated neighborhoods, Sayville is the 114th largest community in New York.

Sayville home prices are not only among the most expensive in New York, but Sayville real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.

Also of interest is that Sayville has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

A relatively large number of people in Sayville telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 11.00% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Sayville is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Sayville’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

One of the nice things about Sayville is that it is nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Because of this, visitors and locals will often go to these areas to take in the scenery or to enjoy waterfront activities.

One downside of living in Sayville, however, is that residents on average have to contend with a long commute, spending on average 31.35 minutes every day commuting to work.

If knowledge is power, Sayville is a pretty powerful place. 51.86% of the adults in Sayville have earned a 4-year college degree, masters degree, MD, law degree, or even PhD. Compare that to the national average of 21.84% for all cities and towns.

The per capita income in Sayville in 2022 was $65,532, which is wealthy relative to New York and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $262,128 for a family of four.

The people who call Sayville home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Sayville residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Sayville include Irish, Italian, German, English, and Polish.

The most common language spoken in Sayville is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Langs. of India.