Apartments for rent in Ronkonkoma, NY

The town of Ronkonkoma, New York is home to approximately 19,000 people. At an average age of just under 39, the city's population skews younger than most cities in New York. Just 20% of residents rent in Ronkonkoma, as most own their homes. Relatively high rent costs could play a role, as the average rent of $1,507 a month is substantially higher than the state average of $1,280.

Ronkonkoma residents have an average commute of about 32 minutes. Driving a car or truck is the prevailing mode of getting to work, selected by 47% of residents, while public transportation is used by only 3% of the population. Few commuters walk to work.

Many Ronkonkoma residents work in one of three industries: retail, healthcare, and education. Combined, these industries account for 22% of the labor force in the city. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many of the city's residents work in sales, as 9% of the city's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any career path. With an average annual income of around $104K, Ronkonkoma workers bring in more than the average New York resident. Ronkonkoma's average income also compares favorably to the national average ($73,345). Ronkonkoma has a relatively high percentage of residents over the age of 25 who have an Associate's degree (7%) compared to the national average (5%). Additionally, 22% have earned a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree.