Median Age
45 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
22%
Cold Spring Harbor
Cold Spring Harbor, NY Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,498
Population
4,805
Renter Mix
11% Rent
An idyllic Hamlet on the northern side of Long Island
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Cold Spring Harbor is an incredible scenic community that’s bursting with character along Oyster Bay. The hamlet of Cold Spring Harbor neighbors the town of Huntington to the east, and houses incredible apartments and colorful, charming homes for rent. This vibrant area is home to tree-lined streets and gentle hills, as well as the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, famous for its muted color story of red, yellow, and blue, the labs stand out amongst the landscape.
Many residents enjoy the waterfront living of Oyster Bay and the surrounding sounds. You can boat, fish, and more all without travelling more than a few minutes from your home. There’s also a fantastic school system in Cold Spring Harbor, which is why it’s so popular with families. If you’re looking for a long-standing and characterful rental on Long Island, you can’t beat Cold Spring Harbor.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$203,677
Average: $208,546
Education
2,523
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,651
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Cold Spring Harbor has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
11%
Non-Renters
89%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
50%
Other Education
50%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Cold Spring Harbor, NY is $2,498 for one bedroom. Apartment rent in Cold Spring Harbor has increased by 1.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,498/month
500 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Cold Spring Harbor, NY is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
206 Students
Cold Spring Harbor High School
Public
Grades 6-12
720 Students
Cold Spring Harbor High School
Public
Grades 6-12
720 Students
School data provided by
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Cold Spring Harbor State Park
- Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium
- Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary and Audubon Center
- Trail View State Park
- Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Airports
- Long Island MacArthur
- Westchester County
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.