ZIP Code 11953

In ZIP code 11953, which covers Stony Brook, homes carry a median value of $397,800, and the county-level effective property tax rate of 1.73% translates into a substantial annual bill for owners. With median household income at $86,206, property taxes claim a meaningful share of earnings, even before accounting for an 8.75% combined sales tax on everyday purchases. Per-capita income sits at $44,471, notably below the household figure, indicating multiple earners often share the load. Buyers weighing a move here should factor the tax rate into their monthly costs alongside the mortgage itself.