What are the schools like in Bohemia, NY?

Bohemia is served primarily by CONNETQUOT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.3:1.

What is the median household income in Bohemia?

The median household income in Bohemia, NY is $116,875 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.0%.

What is the weather like in Bohemia, NY?

Bohemia has an average high temperature of 39.2°F in January and 82.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 31.8 inches.

Bohemia, NY Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Bohemia, NY affordable or expensive?

Bohemia's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Bohemia is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $458,400 and the median rent is $2,350 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Bohemia, NY?

Bohemia has a violent crime rate of 81.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1157.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bohemia, NY a Good Place to Live?

Bohemia is a small town of 9,534 in New York, with a median household income of $116,875 and a 3.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Bohemia stands out for solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices. Whether Bohemia is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Bohemia city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 112.5

Bohemia's overall cost of living index is 112.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Bohemia costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	Bohemia, NY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$458,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,350	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	81.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$116,875	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Bohemia's violent crime rate is 81.3 per 100,000 residents — 79% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

81.3 /100k

Property Crime

1157.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Bohemia is served primarily by CONNETQUOT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Bohemia, NY	National Avg
School District	CONNETQUOT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	7	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	38.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bohemia sees average highs of 39.2°F in January and 82.8°F in July, with 46.0 inches of annual precipitation and 31.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bohemia, NY
Average High — January	39.2°F
Average High — July	82.8°F
Annual Precipitation	46.0"
Annual Snowfall	31.8"

Demographics

Metric	Bohemia, NY	National Avg
Population	9,534	—
Median Age	41.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	85.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	7.2%	18.9%
Asian	4.1%	6.3%
Under 18	21.9%	22.2%
65 and over	16.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Ronkonkoma, NY 2 mi North Great River, NY 2 mi Oakdale, NY 3 mi Islandia, NY 3 mi Central Islip, NY 3 mi

ZIP Codes in Bohemia

Bohemia, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

11716

Bohemia vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bohemia, NY affordable or expensive?

Bohemia's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Bohemia roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $458,400 and median rent is $2,350/month.

What is the crime rate in Bohemia, NY?

Bohemia's violent crime rate is 81.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1157.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Bohemia?

Public schools in Bohemia are operated by CONNETQUOT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.3:1. 38.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Bohemia, NY a good place to live?

Bohemia, NY has a population of 9,534, a median household income of $116,875, and an unemployment rate of 3.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Bohemia?

Bohemia averages 39.2°F in January and 82.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.0 inches with about 31.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Bohemia?

Bohemia, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 11716.

What is the population of Bohemia?

The population of Bohemia, New York is 9,534 with a median age of 41.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bohemia?

Key numbers for living in Bohemia: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $458,400, median household income $116,875, crime index 35 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bohemia side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.