Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
21%
Yaphank
Yaphank, NY Area Guide
Avg Rent
$3,104
Population
7,187
Renter Mix
36% Rent
This small Long Island hamlet is perfect for families and nature lovers
Rural
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Wooded
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Close-Knit
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Outdoors
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Suburban
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Great Schools
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Yaphank is a hamlet within the town of Brookhaven on Long Island. Dominated by farmland, campsites, and parks, in addition to New England style houses and modern apartments, Yaphank feels like a mix of rural and suburban landscapes. Being surrounded by lush woods and green spaces allows for residents to spend leisure time outdoors. Southaven County Park on the southeastern edge of is a popular spot for hiking, skeet shooting, horseback riding, camping, and fishing. Residents of Yaphank also get to enjoy quick access to beautiful beaches. Only 20 minutes away, Smith Point Park not only offers a relaxing beach with a waterfront eatery, but there are also campgrounds for locals and visitors to enjoy. But you certainly don’t have to be one with nature to enjoy living in Yaphank—this small town has plenty more to offer.
Since Yaphank is so small, naturally, the residents here are very close-knit. The community is very involved in every aspect of town from nature preservation to planning special events like annual holiday parades. Residents support the local economy by eating and buying from local restaurants and businesses. Along with the strong sense of community, families flock to Yaphank because of its access to top schools.
Whether you’re an avid hiker, involved parent, or just enjoy a quaint lifestyle, Yaphank is the town for you.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$98,011
Average: $116,035
Education
2,460
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,200
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Yaphank has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
36%
Non-Renters
64%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
25%
Other Education
75%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Yaphank, NY is $3,106 for one bedroom, $3,737 for two bedrooms, and $4,292 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Yaphank has increased by 4.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$3,106/month
900 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Yaphank, NY is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
795 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Suffolk County Farm and Education Center
- Southaven County Park
- Cathedral Pines County Park
- Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge
- Pine Barrens Trails Information Center
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.