Lake Ronkonkoma, NY Overview

Home to the largest lake on Long Island that bears the same name as the community, the former resort development of Lake Ronkonkoma surrounds a 243-acre lake with a charming mix of two-bedroom cottages and larger homes. Well-kept older ranches, colonials, and capes blend well with new Victorians and colonials. Lake Ronkonkoma County Park provides abundant opportunities for outdoor enjoyment and relaxation in a setting of natural beauty and tranquility. Native American legends and myths prescribed special healing powers to the lake, which was thought to be bottomless. Hawkins Avenue serves as the downtown area, although residents rely on nearby Holbrook for an outstanding library and quality school district. The mystique of the lake prevails in the community, which enjoys a reputation as an elite residential suburb that offers extraordinary value for those who desire to live close to nature.

Summary

Population Growth (since 2000) 2%
Population Density (ppl / mile) 4,074.00
Household Size (ppl) 2.78
Households w/ Children 39%

Housing Stability

Annual Residential Turnover 11%
5+ Years in Residency 51%
Median Year in Residency 5.18

Housing Inventory

Lake Ronkonkoma, NY Housing Inventory 263 1,582 5,509 5,509 263 1,582 5,509

Market Overview

10 listings with an estimated median price of $549,000

Price Count
$300K - 400K 1
$400K - 500K 2
$500K - 600K 4
$600K - 700K 2
$800K - 900K 1
Property Type Count
Single Family 9
Commercial 1

(Data as of 4/23/2024)

Population Demographics

The population of the community broken down by age group. The numbers at the top of each bar indicate the number of people in the age bracket below.

Lake Ronkonkoma, NY Population Demographics

Total: 20,127

Households:7,091

Median Age: 39.62

Climate and Weather

The Temperature chart displays average high and low values for January and July, and is designed to provide an indication of both seasonal and daily temperature variability. The Weather Risk Index indicates the calculated risk of each type of weather event occurring in the future. This risk is based on historical localized storm events and weather patterns. The national average for each type of weather event equals a score of 100, so a score of 200 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

Temperature (degrees F)

Lake Ronkonkoma, NY Temperature

Weather Risk

Lake Ronkonkoma, NY Weather Risk

Education

The Community Educational Index chart is based on the U.S. Census Bureau's Socioeconomic Status (SES) elements. Factors used in creating the index below are income, educational achievement, and occupation of persons within the selected ZIP code. Since this index is based on the population of an entire Zip code, it may not reflect the nature of an individual school.

Education Climate Index

Lake Ronkonkoma, NY Education Climate Index

Highest Education Level Attained

Lake Ronkonkoma, NY Highest Education Level Attained 4,441 2,506 885 678 1,434 2,106 1,429 4,441 885 678 1,434

Employment and Finance

Workforce

Lake Ronkonkoma, NY Workforce

Income by dollar range (Median Income: $86,539)

Lake Ronkonkoma, NY Income by dollar range 301 152 151 177 213 197 197 229 138 579 770 1,065 1,166 799 642 166 130 24

Fair Market Rents

The Fair Market Rents show average gross rent estimates based on figures provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Studio
$1,136
One Bedroom
$1,312
Two Bedroom
$1,549
Three Bedroom
$2,055
Four Bedroom
$2,239

Smoking Ban

The Smoking Ban data indicates whether an area has a smoking ban in place for workplaces, restaurants or bars. This information represents that of the search area and may not reflect that of the whole County or State.

Workplaces
Yes
Restaurants
Yes
Bars
Yes

Crime

The Crime Index compares the risk or probability of future occurrence of certain types of crime in this community as compared to the national average. The national average for each type of crime equals a score of 1.0, so a score of 2.0 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 0.50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

Lake Ronkonkoma, NY Crime

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