Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
19%
Syosset
Syosset, NY Area Guide
There's something for everyone in this cozy hamlet
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Situated on Long Island's North Shore, Syosset borders Oyster Bay and is about 30 miles east of Manhattan. Ideal for commuters looking for a tree-filled, cozy community, the Long Island Rail Road takes residents to Penn Station in under an hour. Syosset is also convenient to JFK International Airport, Jones Beach State Park, and Fire Island National Seashore.
Golfers will appreciate this idyllic hamlet for its proximity to Town of Oyster Bay Golf Course, Cold Spring County Club, Meadow Brook Club, and Woodside Club. Those who prefer hiking will enjoy nearby Trail View State Park, West Hills County Park, and Bethpage State Park. Students have easy access to the three nearby universities: New York Institute of Technology, State University College at Old Westbury, and SUNY Farmingdale State College. Jericho Turnpike is lined with shops and restaurants, and a terrific little shopping district is located along Jackson Avenue and Underhill Boulevard.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$169,514
Average: $188,193
Education
9,923
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
9,904
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Syosset has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
9%
Non-Renters
91%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
48%
Other Education
52%
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Syosset, NY is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
215 Students
Robbins Lane Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
460 Students
Public
Grades K-5
379 Students
Public
Grades K-5
298 Students
Public
Grades K-5
450 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
951 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
802 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
555 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,400 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
555 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Trail View State Park
- Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium
- Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary and Audubon Center
- Cold Spring Harbor State Park
- Planting Fields Arboretum
Airports
- LaGuardia
- John F Kennedy International
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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.