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Living in East Setauket

East Setauket is one of the cities recorded in the United States. East Setauket numbered 3,986 residents at the end of 2020. At the end of 2024, unemployment in East Setauket reached 5.59%. East Setauket had a foreign population of 1,156 at the end of 2024.

Higher unemployment than 66% of American cities that publish it and cleaner air than 83% of American cities that publish it.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to East Setauket?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in East Setauket.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for East Setauket yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median monthly rent3,020 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)13Community estimate · Supplemental context

Work and income

What is the typical salary in East Setauket?

The median gross salary is about 6,864 EUR/month (ACS 2020-2024 5-year). Source: Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)12

City-scope median, gross, before tax and social contributions.

What is the unemployment rate in East Setauket?

The unemployment rate is about 5.6 % (2024).

  • Unemployment rate: 5.59 % · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1
Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in East Setauket is 5.6%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–10East Setauket 5.6%95 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median gross salary6,864 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)12Community estimate · Supplemental context
Unemployment rate5.59 %country median 4.5%31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to East Setauket. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
Open official service
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in East Setauket. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

East Setauket's nearest airport was ISP, 16 km away and offered 10 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count10 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights2Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km16 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports3Official
Nearest Major Airport IataISP3 Aug 2026OurAirports3Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for East Setauket. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in East Setauket.

Climate and air quality

Annual PM2.5 was 5.7 µg/m³ at the end of 2024. East Setauket's monthly mean temperatures were −0.1°C in January and 23.9°C in July.

Is the air quality good in East Setauket?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 5.7 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³.

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

  • PM2.5 — annual mean: 5.72 µg/m³ · US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)7
Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
East Setauket average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND28°-4°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
East Setauket average monthly precipitation, mm0306090120938411510383102831089210187120JFMAMJJASONDmm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
East Setauket annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5255.7PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in East Setauket is 5.7 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 262 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in United States per band1 city: 1 µg/m³ to under 2 µg/m³11–22 cities: 2 µg/m³ to under 3 µg/m³22–331 cities: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³313–451 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³514–5135 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³1355–6East Setauket 5.7262 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³2626–7252 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³2527–8124 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³1248–958 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³589–1033 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³3310–114 cities: 11 µg/m³ to under 12 µg/m³411–124 cities: 12 µg/m³ to under 13 µg/m³412–135 cities: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³513–143 cities: 14 µg/m³ to under 15 µg/m³314–153 cities: 15 µg/m³ to under 16 µg/m³315–16

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean5.72 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)7Official · nearest-station reading
Average daytime high by monthJan 4 · Feb 5 · Mar 8.7 · Apr 14.6 · May 20.2 · Jun 25.1 · Jul 28.2 · Aug 27.5 · Sep 23.8 · Oct 17.9 · Nov 12 · Dec 6.9 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI8Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -4.1 · Feb -3.6 · Mar 0 · Apr 5.1 · May 10.4 · Jun 16 · Jul 19.6 · Aug 18.9 · Sep 14.9 · Oct 8.5 · Nov 3.1 · Dec -1.2 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI9Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -0.1 · Feb 0.7 · Mar 4.4 · Apr 9.9 · May 15.3 · Jun 20.6 · Jul 23.9 · Aug 23.2 · Sep 19.4 · Oct 13.2 · Nov 7.6 · Dec 2.8 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI10Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 93 · Feb 83.6 · Mar 114.7 · Apr 103.1 · May 83.4 · Jun 101.7 · Jul 82.8 · Aug 107.6 · Sep 91.6 · Oct 100.9 · Nov 86.7 · Dec 119.7 mm31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI11Official · nearest-station reading
G11 Annual Precipitation Mm1,169 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)11Official · nearest-station reading
G11 Max Temp C Jul28.2 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)8Official · nearest-station reading
Average annual temperature11.7 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)10Official · nearest-station reading
G11 Min Temp C Jan-4.1 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)9Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
Boulevard Park4,094 residentsWaller4,138 residentsClarion4,141 residentsNorthumberland3,835 residentsWest Side Highway3,834 residentsSouth Berwick3,825 residents

Population and city profile

The city covered 15.6 km² at the end of 2025. The city recorded a population density of 650.7 people per km² at the end of 2024.

How many people live in East Setauket?

The published population was 3,986 people in April 2020. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 20206

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
East Setauket residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport71%Foreign residents29%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area15.6 km²31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service)4Official
Foreign-resident share11.39 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Foreign residents1,156 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Population density650.7 people/km²31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Population3,986 people31 Dec 2020U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 20206Official

Is East Setauket a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker33%strong on work, weak on safety · range 22–44%
Skilled employee40%strong on work, weak on safety · range 30–50%
Student40%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 28–52%
Family35%strong on family, weak on safety · range 23–47%
Retirement38%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 24–52%
Foreign residents1,156 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
Population3,986 people31 Dec 2020Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 2020
Median monthly rent3,020 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median gross salary6,864 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Unemployment rate5.59 %31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
PM2.5 — annual mean5.72 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in East Setauket when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in East Setauket?

The published population was 3,986 people in April 2020. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 2020.

Is the air quality good in East Setauket?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 5.7 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: US EPA Air Quality System (AQS).

What is the typical salary in East Setauket?

The median gross salary is about 6,864 EUR/month (ACS 2020-2024 5-year). Source: Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS).

What is the unemployment rate in East Setauket?

The unemployment rate is about 5.6 % (2024). Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

How many foreign residents live in East Setauket?

1,156 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

Is East Setauket a good place to live?

East Setauket may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). East Setauket, United States: rent, salary [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/east-setauket/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  title = {East Setauket, United States: rent, salary},
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  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-12. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
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Sources

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  1. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  2. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  3. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  4. U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service) tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  5. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey api.census.gov · checked 2026-08-07
  6. U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 2020 tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  7. US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-08-06
  8. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  9. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  10. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
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  1. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  2. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  3. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11

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