Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
22%
Stony Brook
Stony Brook, NY Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,121
Population
13,230
Renter Mix
11% Rent
A storybook community on Smithtown Bay
Suburban
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Rural
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Bayfront
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Picturesque
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Historic
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Peaceful
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Family-Friendly
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Situated on Long Island’s North Shore, Stony Brook is a scenic community brimming with dynamic appeal. Stony Brook’s charming harbor rests along the Smithtown Bay, offering sweeping waterfront vistas and ample opportunities for outdoor recreation. Among Stony Brook’s many additional outdoor destinations are Avalon Park and Preserve, West Meadow Wetlands Reserve, and Sand Street Beach.
Stony Brook is also home to Stony Brook University, which provides the community with plenty of cultural and educational opportunities. However, Stony Brook is more than just a college town. Residents love the community’s historic character, exceptional schools, and waterfront access along with its overall tranquil atmosphere. Stony Brook is also convenient to excellent shopping at Smith Haven Mall.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$144,931
Average: $165,000
Education
6,772
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,860
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Stony Brook has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
11%
Non-Renters
89%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
48%
Other Education
52%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Stony Brook, NY is $2,121 for one bedroom. Apartment rent in Stony Brook has increased by 1.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,121/month
530 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Stony Brook, NY is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
525 Students
Robert Cushman Murphy Junior High School
Public
Grades 6-8
655 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Lake Ronkonkoma
- Sweetbriar Nature Center
- Caleb Smith State Park Preserve
- Blydenburgh County Park
- Nissequogue River State Park
Airports
- Long Island MacArthur
- Tweed/New Haven
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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.