Frequently Asked Questions
Is Patchogue a good place to live?
Patchogue is a good place to live, receiving 4.0 stars from its residents. Patchogue is considered somewhat walkable and somewhat bikeable. Patchogue is a suburban neighborhood. Patchogue has 8 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 7.3 people per acre and a median age of 42. The average household income is $118,710 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 36.1% of residents. A majority of residents in Patchogue are home owners, with 45.2% of residents renting and 54.8% of residents owning their home. A local real estate agent serving Patchogue can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our Patchogue neighborhood guide.
Is Patchogue, NY a safe neighborhood?
Patchogue, NY is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 5 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Patchogue?
The median home price in Patchogue is $572,499. If you put a 20% down payment of $114,500 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.84%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $3,000 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $129K a year to afford the median home price in Patchogue. The average household income in Patchogue is $119K.
What are the best public schools in Patchogue?
The best public schools that serve Patchogue are:
- Patchogue-Medford High School has a B+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 13:1 and an average review score of 3.7.
- Bay Elementary School has a B- Niche grade and a student teacher ratio of 13:1.
- River Elementary School has a C+ Niche grade and a student teacher ratio of 9:1.
What are the best private schools in Patchogue?
The best private schools that serve Patchogue are:
- Holy Angels Regional School has a student teacher ratio of 10:1.
