Let's talk about affordability on Long Island

How much of your income do you pay toward housing? — How much of your income do you pay toward housing? Credit: Newsday / Steve Pfost

Updated January 20, 2026 4:26 pm

Young adults on Long Island are facing factors that are making life on the Island for them unaffordable and untenable. A Newsday Opinion analysis of the data shows that housing, transportation and other expenses are mounting while income isn't lining up.

Let's talk about affordability on LI. Are you a young adult or are there young adults in your life who are facing these struggles on Long Island? As the costs of housing, transportation and more continue to rise, tell us how life on LI has been affected.

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