Syosset, New York Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Syosset, New York is 18,274 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 99th-largest city in New York. The median household income is $187,936, the median home value is $854,500, and the median age is 42.6.
18,274
Population
3673
People / sq mi
$187,936
Median Income
$854,500
Median Home Value
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Syosset covers 5.0 sq mi of land at 3673 people per square mile.
About Syosset, NY
Among US cities, Syosset stands out first on household income: a median of $187,936, above the US median of $78,538. With 18,274 residents, Syosset is a city in New York.
Income is a real outlier — the median household pulls in $187,936, putting Syosset near the top of US cities. Poverty is relatively low for US cities at 3.1%, below the national 12.4%. Housing is expensive: the median home is worth $854,500, with typical rent around $3,066.
The population is unusually well-credentialed for US cities — 70.1% of adults have a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. A solid 23.1% of workers are based at home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 41 minutes each way.
Taken together, the income and housing figures place Syosset firmly in the higher-cost, higher-earning tier of US cities — a profile that tends to track dense job markets and competitive housing.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 60.8% |
| Black or African American | 0.9% |
| Asian | 0.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$187,936
Median Household Income
$77,458
Per Capita Income
3.1%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$854,500
Median Home Value
$3,066
Median Rent
91.1%
Owner-Occupied
Education
96.9%
High School+
70.1%
Bachelor's+
Commute
14.0%
Drive Alone
54.1%
Public Transit
23.1%
Work From Home
40.6 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
5.6%
Foreign Born
63.7%
Non-English at Home
2.5%
Veterans
7.6%
With Disability
98.0%
Health Insurance
97.7%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 28.5% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 16.1% |
| Information | 15.7% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 4.9% |
| Manufacturing | 4.2% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.0% |
| Construction | 3.9% |
| Retail Trade | 3.6% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 3.6% |
| Public Administration | 1.9% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Syosset, New York has a population of 18,274 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 99th-largest city in New York.
The median household income in Syosset, New York is $187,936, with 3.1% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Syosset, New York is $854,500, with median monthly rent at $3,066 and a homeownership rate of 91.1%.
The median age in Syosset, New York is 42.6 years. The population is 50.1% male and 49.9% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.