ZIP Code 11957

In ZIP code 11957, near Stony Brook, homes carry a median value of $973,700, and the county-level effective property tax rate of 1.73% translates into a substantial annual bill. Households earning the median $94,261 would devote a large share of that income to property taxes alone, even before mortgage costs. Per-capita income sits higher, at $104,900, which eases the strain for some earners. Add the 8.75% combined sales tax on everyday purchases, and the overall cost of living here runs steep. Buyers weighing a move should plan carefully around both the purchase price and the recurring tax load.