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Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Port Jefferson Station

Port Jefferson Station, NY has 9 affordable and income-based rental properties totaling 139 units -- a limited supply in a community where the median market rent runs $2,411 per month, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. All 8 rated properties earned an excellent inspection score, signaling well-maintained housing for income-qualified renters. If you qualify, these homes can offer significant savings in an otherwise high-cost rental market.

9
Properties
139
Total units
94/100
Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability
$2,411/mo

Affordability in Port Jefferson Station, NY

Port Jefferson Station has a median asking rent of $2,411 per month and a median household income of $120,734 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024). About 24% of residents rent their homes, meaning subsidized housing options here serve a smaller but real share of the community.

Census ACS 5-Year
🛡️ Safety

Safety

Violent crime rate data from the FBI Crime Data Explorer is not available for Port Jefferson Station at this time. For a broader sense of local safety conditions, prospective residents may want to review reports from the Suffolk County Police Department, which serves this area.

  • Flood risk: None of the 8 HUD-assisted properties in Port Jefferson Station are mapped in a high-risk flood zone, according to HUD property data.
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🚶 Getting around
Walk Score 36 · Car-Dependent

Getting Around Port Jefferson Station

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Port Jefferson Station has a Walk Score of 36 (Car-Dependent) and a Bike Score of 37. No Transit Score is available. Most errands and trips are likely to require a car.

Walk Score
🎓 Schools

Schools

No school count data is available for Port Jefferson Station at this time. School quality and assigned districts can vary significantly by address, so renters with children should look up the specific schools tied to any home they are considering.

NCES Common Core of Data
📊 Cost of living
$120,734 median income

Cost of Living in Port Jefferson Station, NY

Port Jefferson Station is a relatively high-cost rental market on Long Island. The median household income is $120,734 per year and the median rent is $2,411 per month, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. Affordable and income-based housing can offer significant savings for eligible renters in this area.

  • Median household income: $120,734/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Median rent (all rentals): $2,411/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Renter households: 24% of all households (Census ACS 5-Year)

With only 99 income-based units across 8 properties in the area, demand for affordable housing here is high relative to supply. Applying early and to multiple properties is strongly recommended.

Census ACS 5-Year
🌊 Environment & risk

Environment

All 8 HUD-assisted properties in Port Jefferson Station have been mapped for flood risk. None are located in a high-risk flood zone.

FEMA · EPA AirNow
HUD Inspection Scoresavg 94/100(8 of 9 scored)
90+ (8)No score (1)

9 properties on the map

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About Affordable Housing in Port Jefferson Station, NY

Port Jefferson Station is a predominantly owner-occupied hamlet on Long Island's North Shore, where renters make up about 24% of households and the median market rent reaches $2,411 per month, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. Against that backdrop, the 8 HUD-assisted properties tracked here -- totaling 99 units -- represent a meaningful source of below-market housing in a high-cost area.

All 8 properties with inspection scores on file earned an excellent rating, with an average score of 94 out of 100 according to HUD inspection data. None of the 8 mapped properties fall within a high-risk flood zone.

Getting around without a car can be a challenge here. Walk Score rates Port Jefferson Station as Car-Dependent (score: 36), with a bike score of 37, according to Walk Score.

The median household income is $120,734 (Census ACS 5-Year), reflecting a community where affordable and income-based housing fills an important gap for renters who need it most.

Eligibility & how to apply

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