Hauppauge is a medium-sized town located in the state of New York. With a population of 20,083 people and five associated neighborhoods, Hauppauge is the 87th largest community in New York. Hauppauge home prices are not only among the most expensive in New York, but Hauppauge real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.Hauppauge is a decidedly white-collar town, with fully 89.24% of the workforce employed in white-collar jobs, well above the national average. Overall, Hauppauge is a town of professionals, sales and office workers, and managers. There are especially a lot of people living in Hauppauge who work in office and administrative support (14.49%), management occupations (13.32%), and sales jobs (10.51%). Of important note, Hauppauge is also a town of artists. Hauppauge has more artists, designers and people working in media than 90% of the communities in America. This concentration of artists helps shape Hauppauge’s character. Also of interest is that Hauppauge has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US. One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 9.25% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. Hauppauge is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Hauppauge’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.Hauppauge is one of the most well-educated cities in the nation. 47.75% of adults in Hauppauge have at least a bachelor's degree. Compare that to the average community in America, which has just 21.84% with a bachelor's degree or higher. The per capita income in Hauppauge in 2022 was $59,784, which is wealthy relative to New York and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $239,136 for a family of four. Hauppauge is a very ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Hauppauge home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Hauppauge residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Hauppauge also has a sizeable Hispanic population (people of Hispanic origin can be of any race). People of Hispanic or Latino origin account for 11.50% of the town’s residents. Important ancestries of people in Hauppauge include Italian, Irish, German, Polish, and English. The most common language spoken in Hauppauge is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Langs. of India.
