The Town FilesCenterport, New York
Community in Suffolk County · population 5,822 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $740,200
- Household income
- $195,357
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 29 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 49.2
Centerport is a community of 5,822 people in Suffolk County, New York. The median home is worth $740,200, above the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks better for families than 99% of New York towns, more seaside character than 98% of New York towns, more of a college town than 96% of New York towns.
How Centerport ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Centerport is worth $740,200, above the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 3.8 times the median household income of $195,357, which is more affordable than 29% of New York towns. Median rent is $3,501 a month. 96.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Centerport | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $740,200 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $3,501 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $195,357 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.8× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 96.2% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1957 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Centerport
| People | Centerport | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.2 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.7% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 20.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 70.6% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.9% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 3.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.7% | — |
| Work from home | 22.2% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 35.8 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 98.7% | 91.1% |
Weather in Centerport
July highs average 83.2°F and January lows 24.5°F. About 48.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 29.1 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 11 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 88 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Centerport since 1950.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 9 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on September 27, 1970.
Severe weather in Suffolk County since 1996
Suffolk County has been included in 36 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 21, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4839: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| August 25, 2024 | Severe Storm | EM-3613: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| March 15, 2023 | Snowstorm | DR-4694: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| September 5, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4615: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| September 2, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3572: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
Jobs and pay in Suffolk County
Suffolk County had 679,594 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $79,121 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Centerport itself the ACS puts it at 6.7%.
Public schools in Centerport
1 public school with 629 students, about 10.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| WASHINGTON DRIVE PRIMARY SCHOOL | K-2 | 629 | 10.8 |
Towns near Centerport
- Huntington, NY1.3 mi · 204,127 people · home $715,600
- Northport, NY1.4 mi · 7,347 people · home $745,300
- Halesite, NY2.4 mi · 2,527 people · home $851,600
- Huntington, NY2.6 mi · 19,645 people · home $767,000
- Greenlawn, NY2.7 mi · 13,661 people · home $630,800
- East Northport, NY3.0 mi · 20,048 people · home $623,800
- Lloyd Harbor, NY4.0 mi · 3,571 people · home $1,533,800
- Fort Salonga, NY4.0 mi · 9,652 people · home $846,700
Centerport questions
Is Centerport, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Centerport scores better for retirees than 63% of New York towns and quieter than 23%. 19.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 49.2).
How much does a house cost in Centerport?
The median owner-occupied home in Centerport is valued at $740,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $195,357, so homes cost about 3.8 times income. Median rent is $3,501 a month.
What is the weather like in Centerport?
July highs average 83.2°F and January lows 24.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.5 inches of precipitation a year and 29.1 inches of snow.
Does Centerport get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Centerport in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)