ZIP Code 11949

In ZIP code 11949, near Stony Brook, homes carry a median value of $601,600, and the county-level effective property tax rate of 1.73% translates into a substantial annual bill. Households here earn a median of $138,864, with per-capita income at $61,794, giving many families the means to absorb that cost even as it consumes a meaningful share of earnings. Sales tax adds 8.75% at checkout. The pairing of high home values and a 1.73% rate means property taxes weigh heavily in absolute dollars, though strong local incomes keep ownership within reach for many buyers.