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Bay Shore, New York

Introduction to Bay Shore, New York

Bay Shore, New York, in Suffolk county, is 3 miles S of Brentwood, New York and 38 miles E of New York, New York. The town is part of the Nassau - Suffolk metropolitan statistical area. About 23,852 people live in Bay Shore.

Bay Shore History

Bay Shore was originally known as Penataquit and was inhabited by Native Americans. Sagtikos Manor, the oldest structure of the town, was built in 1692 by Stephanus Van Cortlandt. It served as the headquarters for the British forces during the American Revolution. It was also used as a stopover by George Washington during his tour of Long Island in 1790. Bay Shore became famous for its shopping district and resorts during the late 19th century.

Bay Shore and nearby Attractions

  • Robert Moses State Park
  • Sagtikos Manor
  • Gardiner Park
  • Heckscher State Park
  • Adventureland Amusement Park
  • Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk

Things To Do In Bay Shore

While in Bay Shore, you can visit the Robert Moses State Park, Captree State Park or the Belmont Lake State Park. The Long Island Maritime Museum, the BNL Science Museum, Cradle of Aviation Museum the and Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum are also worth visiting. Shopping can be enjoyed at the Westfield Shopping Center of Bay Shore.

Bay Shore Transportation

Air transportation is available from Long Island MacArthur Airport.

Bay Shore Higher Education

Suffolk County Community College - Western Campus and Dowling College are nearby.

High Points

Bay Shore strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyBay Shore Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Bay Shore Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Bay Shore, NY

Comparing Bay Shore to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Well-Paid Single Men87
Well-Paid Single Women87
Male Share of the Population88
Children Under 5 Years Old68
Age of the Population42
Female Share of the Population43
Senior Citizens32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size98
Portion of People Married43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income76
People in Middle Class or Better65
College Educated Adults65
People Above Poverty43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use108
Walking and Biking to Work78
Short Commute Times35
Working at Home32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing54
People Living Alone55
Housing Recently Built37
Affordability of Rents24
Affordability of Property Taxes13

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