Sayville is a medium-sized coastal town (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of New York. With a population of 16,569 people and five associated neighborhoods, Sayville is the 114th largest community in New York. Sayville home prices are not only among the most expensive in New York, but Sayville real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.Sayville is a decidedly white-collar town, with fully 86.21% of the workforce employed in white-collar jobs, well above the national average. Overall, Sayville is a town of professionals, sales and office workers, and managers. There are especially a lot of people living in Sayville who work in teaching (15.34%), sales jobs (11.42%), and management occupations (10.80%). Also of interest is that Sayville has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US. A relatively large number of people in Sayville telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 11.00% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. Sayville is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Sayville’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family. Sayville is also nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Quite often, nautical areas such as these attract visitors and locals who come to enjoy the scenery and various waterfront activities. One downside of living in Sayville is that it can take a long time to commute to work. In Sayville, the average commute to work is 31.35 minutes, which is quite a bit higher than the national average. If knowledge is power, Sayville is a pretty powerful place. 51.86% of the adults in Sayville have earned a 4-year college degree, masters degree, MD, law degree, or even PhD. Compare that to the national average of 21.84% for all cities and towns. The per capita income in Sayville in 2022 was $65,532, which is wealthy relative to New York and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $262,128 for a family of four. The people who call Sayville home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Sayville residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Sayville include Irish, Italian, German, English, and Polish. The most common language spoken in Sayville is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Langs. of India.
