Stony Brook, NY 11790 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Stony Brook, NY—11790

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$734,000

2.4% YoY Growth

Household Income

$158,000

15.0% YoY Growth

Days on Market

46.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

2.0%

Median Rent

$4,200

4.4% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$1,200

0.6% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$3,800

21.4% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$3,600

8.4% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Stony Brook, NY

As of Nov '25, the median home price in Stony Brook, NY is $734,000, with a year-over-year change of 2.4%. This indicates that home prices in Stony Brook, NY are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 2.0%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$734,000	2.4%
Single Family	$742,000	2.9%
Condos	$503,000	3.7%

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Stony Brook, NY

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Stony Brook, NY is $4,250, with a year-over-year rent change of 4.4%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Stony Brook, NY is 1-bedrooms: $1,770, 2-bedrooms: $3,800, 3-bedrooms: $3,730, 4-bedrooms: $5,110. The most common rental property sizes in Stony Brook, NY are 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom, accounting for 48.8% and 16.5% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$4,200	$4,250
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$1,200	$1,770
2 Bed Rent	$3,800	$3,800
3 Bed Rent	$3,600	$3,730
4 Bed Rent	$4,400	$5,110

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

12.0%

1 Bedroom

4.5%

2 Bedrooms

6.4%

3 Bedrooms

48.8%

4 Bedrooms

16.5%

5+ Bedrooms

11.8%

Property Listings — Stony Brook, NY

As of Nov '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Stony Brook, NY is 84. This is a increase of 46.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 10.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$750,000	7.0%
Listing Count	41	34.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.6%	34.0%
Days on Market	84	46.0%

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Demographics — Stony Brook, NY

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Stony Brook, NY has a population of 19,900, which has increased by 12.7% over the past 5 years. Stony Brook, NY is a less popular place for families, as children make up 13.6% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 69.1% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 13.7% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	19,900	12.7%
% Under 18	13.6%	-18.6%
% Seniors	13.6%	-2.2%
% WFH	13.7%	95.7%
% w/ College Degree	69.1%	4.9%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Stony Brook, NY is a predominantly white area, with 60.0% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 10.6% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Stony Brook, NY is asian, making up 25.4% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 18.2% of the population in Stony Brook, NY, and this percentage has decreased by 2.7% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	60.0%	-10.6%
% Black	5.9%	51.3%
% Hispanic	8.7%	26.1%
% Asian	25.4%	28.3%
% Foreign Born	18.2%	-2.7%

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Mortgage and Risk — Stony Brook, NY

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 197 mortgage originations in Stony Brook, NY, of which 97.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 52.0%, with 7.0% above 90% LTV (normal). This implies small mortgage risk in Stony Brook, NY. Investor activity is low, as 2.0% of loans were by investors. 16.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	197
% Conventional Loans	97.0%
% Government Loans	3.0%
% Investor Loans	2.0%
% Second Loans	1.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	16.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Stony Brook, NY

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Stony Brook, NY under the Section 8 program is 0.2%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 1-bedroom and 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Stony Brook, NY, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 2-bedroom units do not.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	1
Total Units Section 8	1
% Rentals under Section 8	0.2%
% Occupied Section 8	N/A

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$1,560	$1,200	$2,760
2 Bedroom	-$620	$3,800	$3,180
3 Bedroom	$520	$3,600	$4,120
4 Bedroom	$20	$4,400	$4,420

Stony Brook, NY—11790

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Stony Brook, NY

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Stony Brook, NY

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Stony Brook, NY

Demographics — Stony Brook, NY

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Stony Brook, NY

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Stony Brook, NY

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Stony Brook, NY

Home Price to Income Ratio

Stony Brook, NY — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	4
Median Home Price	$734,000
Median Household Income	$158,000

Stony Brook, NY—11790

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Stony Brook, NY

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Stony Brook, NY

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Stony Brook, NY

Demographics — Stony Brook, NY

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Stony Brook, NY

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Stony Brook, NY

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Stony Brook, NY

Home Price to Income Ratio

Stony Brook, NY — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Stony Brook

Setauket, NY

Saint James, NY

Lake Grove, NY

Centereach, NY

Frequently Asked Questions

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